Effect of Ferula hermonis Boiss. on fertility potential in vitro and in vivo human and animal studies- an update review

Abstract

The inability to have a child is couple's tragedy due to personal frustration and social stress. Botanical extracts have been used empirically as crude extracts and semi-purified compounds to treat infertility problems. These herbal extracts are used to treat sperm disorders, sexual asthenia, libido and erection. In vitro and in vivo research have revealed that plant extracts contain a wide range of pharmacological potentials. Secondary metabolites from plants provide a treatment option for infertility due to their accessibility, affordability, and availability. However, botanical products are still traditionally used worldwide to solve reproductive disorders. For instance, extracts of Ferula hermonis have shown positive effects on different fertility problems, such as libido, erection, and sperm parameters. Therefore in this review, we have presented most of the data dealing with the reported activities of F. hermonis in different extracts on reproductive functions.

Keywords

• Ferula hermonis
• Infertility
• Reproductive disorder
• Herbal extract