Article Review: Potential of Javanese Chili (Piper Retrofractum) as an Aphrodisiac

Abstract

Background: Javanese chili (Piper retrofractum Vahl) is a plant that is widely found in Southeast Asia and is empirically used to treat various diseases. The phytochemical content of Javanese chilies is one of the factors responsible for the pharmacological activity of Javanese chilies, where the herbal properties of Javanese chilies can help both preclinically and clinically.

Objective: This research aims to determine the pharmacological activity of Javanese chili plants.

Research Methods: This research uses the literature study method. The objects used in this research were taken from research results in National and International Journals. Articles taken from Google Scholar with the keywords Aphrodisiac Piper retrofractum. There are 11 articles from Science Direct and 64 from Google Scholar. The selection results obtained 5 articles that met the exclusion and inclusion criteria.

Results: Javanese long pepper (Piper retrofractum Vahl) has potential as an aphrodisiac. The active compound piperine contained in Javanese long pepper is thought to play an important role in increasing libido and treating erectile dysfunction.

Conclusion: This research concludes that research related to Javanese chilies as an aphrodisiac is still very limited.  Based on the results of a literature review, showed that giving Javanese chili extract has properties as an aphrodisiac with its piperine content.

Keywords: Pharmacological ; Javanese chili ;  piperine; Aphrodisiac