Evidence supporting the use of: Massularia acuminata
For the health condition: Erectile Dysfunction

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Massularia acuminata is primarily used in traditional West African medicine as an aphrodisiac and to support male sexual health, including the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Its use in this context is deeply rooted in ethnobotanical practices, especially among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, who commonly chew the stem for purported sexual enhancement effects. Scientific investigations are limited but a few animal studies provide preliminary support for these traditional claims. For example, research published in the early 2010s reported that extracts of Massularia acuminata stem increased testosterone levels and improved sexual behavior parameters (such as mounting frequency and intromission) in male rats. These effects were hypothesized to be mediated by stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, though the precise mechanisms and active compounds remain unclear. However, rigorous clinical trials in humans are lacking, and there is insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions about its efficacy or safety for ED in people. Thus, while traditional use is well documented and some animal data are suggestive, the overall evidence supporting Massularia acuminata for erectile dysfunction remains weak and preliminary.

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Other health conditions supported by Massularia acuminata

Diabetes
Erectile Dysfunction
Fatigue
Infertility
Sex Drive (low)
Testosterone (low)

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