Fadogia agrestis is a shrub from Nigeria. The stem has been used to make medicine.
Some people claim that Fadogia agrestis can increase testosterone levels, which could help with sexual performance and athletic performance. But this claim isn't supported by research.
People use Fadogia agrestis for erectile dysfunction (ED), athletic performance, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses & Effectiveness
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Fadogia agrestis is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Fadogia agrestis is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Fadogia agrestis is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Fadogia agrestis might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Ogunro OB, Yakubu MT. Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) Stem Extract Restores Selected Biomolecules of Erectile Dysfunction in the Testicular and Penile Tissues of Paroxetine-Treated Wistar Rats. Reprod Sci 2022. View abstract.
Sanon S, Ollivier E, Azas N, et al. Ethnobotanical survey and in vitro antiplasmodial activity of plants used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;86:143-7. View abstract.
Yakubu MT, Akanji MA, Oladiji AT. Aphrodisiac potentials of the aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats. Asian J Androl 2005;7:399-404. View abstract.
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