What is Fadogia agrestis?

    Last Updated: October 26, 2023

    Fadogia agrestis is a short bush plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Although it is native to Nigeria, it can also be found as far west as Ghana and as far east as Sudan.[1] Traditionally, it is used as a febrifuge (i.e., to reduce fever), as an aphrodisiac, and to treat erectile dysfunction.[1][2]

    References

    1. ^Anero R, Díaz-Lanza A, Ollivier E, Baghdikian B, Balansard G, Bernabé MMonoterpene glycosides isolated from Fadogia agrestis.Phytochemistry.(2008-Feb)
    2. ^Yakubu MT, Akanji MA, Oladiji ATAphrodisiac potentials of the aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats.Asian J Androl.(2005-Dec)