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Aphrodisiac activity of oils from Anacardium occidentale L . seeds and seed shells

@inproceedings{Mbatchou2012AphrodisiacAO,
  title={Aphrodisiac activity of oils from Anacardium occidentale L . seeds and seed shells},
  author={Valentine Chi Mbatchou and Isaac Kosoono},
  year={2012}
}

• Valentine Chi Mbatchou, Isaac Kosoono
• Published 2012

Oils from the seeds and seed shells of Anacardium occidentale L. were obtained by the use of a soxhlet extractor. Phytochemical analysis of the seed-oil revealed the presence of saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids and terpenoids, while tannins were absent. The seed-oil was later tested on male albino rats for sexual behavior which resulted to significant increase in mount and intromission frequencies, and decrease in mount latency which are considered as the indices of both libido and potency. Also, the seed shell oil of Anacardium occidentale L. was tested on both male and female albino rats for toxicity which demonstrated mortalities at various doses (0.10, 0.60 and 1.10 ml). Results of this study revealed that the seeds and seed shells of Anacardium occidentale L. have pharmacological and toxicological attributes. Thus, the seed oil of this plant should be used to manage impotency in male humans, while its seed shell oil should be used to kill mice in our homes by application on foods eaten by mice.