TY - JOUR
T1 - Medicinal plants from Southeast Asia affecting the reproductive system
AU - Rahmawati, Naili
AU - Benjamin, Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi
AU - Wahyuni, Tutik Sri
AU - Mohd Sani, Mohd Hijaz
AU - Kadir, Arifah Abdul
AU - Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
AU - Ahmed, Qamar Uddin
AU - Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2025/1
Y1 - 2025/1
N2 - Medicinal plants significantly influence the reproductive system, exhibiting both antifertility and fertility properties. This review compiles information on the effects of medicinal plants native to Southeast Asia on reproductive health, specifically focusing on infertility and fertility enhancement in both males and females. Literature was retrieved from reputable databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, employing targeted search terms related to antifertility and fertility within the context of Southeast Asia. Research on antifertility and fertility has primarily emerged from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with additional fertility studies specifically identified in Vietnam. A total of 31 papers documented antifertility and fertility activities, with Indonesia being the most prolific in research output. Key bioactive compounds identified include saponins, which are associated with antifertility, as well as ellagic acid and eurycomanone, both linked to fertility enhancement. This review explores the potential reproductive effects of these plants on various reproductive challenges, providing valuable insights for future research and clinical applications, including the development of environmentally friendly contraceptive drugs and effective infertility treatments. This comprehensive analysis aims to inform practitioners and researchers about the therapeutic potential of these medicinal plants in enhancing reproductive health.
AB - Medicinal plants significantly influence the reproductive system, exhibiting both antifertility and fertility properties. This review compiles information on the effects of medicinal plants native to Southeast Asia on reproductive health, specifically focusing on infertility and fertility enhancement in both males and females. Literature was retrieved from reputable databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, employing targeted search terms related to antifertility and fertility within the context of Southeast Asia. Research on antifertility and fertility has primarily emerged from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with additional fertility studies specifically identified in Vietnam. A total of 31 papers documented antifertility and fertility activities, with Indonesia being the most prolific in research output. Key bioactive compounds identified include saponins, which are associated with antifertility, as well as ellagic acid and eurycomanone, both linked to fertility enhancement. This review explores the potential reproductive effects of these plants on various reproductive challenges, providing valuable insights for future research and clinical applications, including the development of environmentally friendly contraceptive drugs and effective infertility treatments. This comprehensive analysis aims to inform practitioners and researchers about the therapeutic potential of these medicinal plants in enhancing reproductive health.
KW - Antifertility
KW - Bioactive compounds
KW - Fertility
KW - Medicinal plants
KW - Reproductive
KW - Southeast Asia
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85212176672&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105666
DO - 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105666
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85212176672
SN - 2212-4292
VL - 63
JO - Food Bioscience
JF - Food Bioscience
M1 - 105666
ER -
