Evidence supporting the use of: Massularia auminata
For the body system: Testosterone

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Massularia acuminata, commonly known as "chewing stick" in West Africa, is traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and to support male sexual function, including claims of boosting testosterone. Its use is rooted in folk medicine, where men chew the stem for purported improvements in libido and sexual performance. The traditional use is primarily ethnobotanical, passed down through generations in parts of Nigeria and Ghana.

Scientific studies investigating the effects of Massularia acuminata on testosterone are limited and mostly preclinical. A few animal studies (primarily in rats) report that extracts of the plant may increase testosterone levels and improve markers of reproductive function, but these studies are small, not replicated, and use high doses of extract not equivalent to traditional consumption. There are currently no robust, peer-reviewed clinical trials in humans validating its use for testosterone support.

Thus, the evidence supporting Massularia acuminata for testosterone is largely traditional, with some preliminary animal data, but lacking strong scientific validation in humans. Its traditional use for male vitality is well documented; however, anyone considering its use for testosterone support should be aware that scientific evidence remains limited.

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