Protective effects of Thai Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens seeds on sexual behaviors and essential reproductive markers in chronic unpredictable mild stress mice

Background and aims: Chronic stress is a major common cause of male infertility. Many species of velvet beans are shown to be rich in l-DOPA. In Thai folklore medicine, seeds of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens (Thai Mhamui or T-MP) have been used for treating erectile dysfunction. This study...

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Main Authors: Pannawat Choowong-in, Jintana Sattayasai, Preecha Boonchoong, Chanasorn Poodendaen, Alexander TH. Wu, Nareelak Tangsrisakda, Tarinee Sawatpanich, Supatcharee Arun, Nongnut Uabundit, Sitthichai Iamsaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411021001413