Activity of Kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) and Kasturi (Mangifera casturi Kosterm.) Extract as Afrodisiac
Penulis/Author
Karunita Ika Astuti (1); Aristha Novyra Putri (2); Revita Saputri (3); Prof. Dr. Ika Puspita Sari, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. (4); Prof. Dr. Teuku Nanda Saifullah Sulaiman, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. (5)
Tanggal/Date
30 2023
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Kasturi (Mangifera casturi Kosterm.) is a typical plant of South Kalimantan, and Kersen (Muntingia calabura L) contains flavonoids and steroids was empirically used for aphrodisiac. However, no preclinical trials using that extracts. This research to test the aphrodisiac activity to optimal dose is obtained and the possibility of a synergistic or toxic effect if the two extracts are combined. The study aimed to determine of secondary metabolites and the aphrodisiac effect of extracts. The test used a completely randomized design into 8 groups. Parameters measured were frequency approach (introduction), riding (climbing), and mating (coitus). The results showed the Kasturi have of flavonoid, Steroid, and Phenol. Kersen extract have contained saponins, phenol, flavonoid, steroid. Kersen extract
200 mg/kg BW dose shows the highest rather than the others. The combination of kersen and kasturi extracts of 100 mg/kgBW and 200 mg/kg BW doses did not show better effect when compared to a single dose. It can be concluded that the aphrodisiac activity in the combination of kersen and kasturi extracts tends not synergis.
