as well as an aphrodisiac for both men and women. F. deltoidea has been commercialized in the region of its origin, where it is used as an ingredient in herbal drinks, coffee drinks, supplements, and massage oils. Chemical composition F. deltoidea has been reported to possess triterpenoids, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and natural phenols (flavonoids and proanthocyanins, a type of condensed tannins). Leaf extract treatment to mice indicated decrease of blood sugar level into 32.54% compared to mice without treatment This plant is not only capable of reducing blood glucose but also improving tissues function, structure and behavioral performance of diabetic rats The percentage of circulating n-3 PUFA, in particular, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), also showed a significant increase following F. deltoidea intake Treatment with F. deltoidea for eight weeks has been shown to prevent diabetic osteoporosis by increasing osteogenesis and reducing bone oxidative stress F. deltoidea leaves can also improve hormonal balance among letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) rats F. deltoidea also increases serum levels of testosterone, sperm count and motility in diabetic rats References Medicinal plants of Asia