Potential Compound Content with Aphrodisiac Effects of Mangrove Plants for Herbal Therapy Rita Dwi Ratnani, Ahmad Muhyi, Agus Ismanto, Forita Dyah Arianti
Department of Chemical Engineering, Wahid Hasyim University, Semarang, Indonesia
Department of Medical education, Wahid Hasyim University, Semarang, Indonesia
Applied Zoology Research Center of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
Research Center for Sustainable Production System and Life Cycle Assessment, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta 10340, Indonesia
Abstract
Abstract. Erectile dysfunction is something that men are very afraid of. One of the causes of erectile dysfunction is suffering from diabetes mellitus. The search for plant-based herbal medicines has become a priority in this modern era. This is sought after because it is identified as having the least side effects compared to chemical drugs. Aphrodisiac or libido booster due to erectile dysfunction can be obtained from mangrove plants. This study aims to explore more in-depth information from previous research on the content of active aphrodisiac compounds in the mangrove species Avicenna marina, Avicennia officinalis, Acanthus ilicifolius. The results of the study show that this species has great potential to provide libido-generating bioactive compounds. This is because it contains alkaloids, flavonoids and saponins. These compounds are found in almost all parts of the plant, including the leaves, fruit, skin, stems and roots. Further research to examine in more depth the effects of aphrodisiacs as well as optimal formulations and superior processing methods is needed. This is in the hope of finding nature-based herbs.
