TESTICULAR TOXICITY INDUCED BY CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE AMELIORATED BY HERBAL EXTRACT (JALIN): AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Arhoghro Ejovwoke Marcellinus*, Berezi E. Peter and Owotgwun Kasirotu Levi
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate cyclophosphamide induced testicular toxicity ameliorated by herbal extract (Jalin) (Ginseng, Lepediummeyenii, Liriosmaovata and Honey). Fifteen (15) albino male rats were grouped into three (3) and treated with cyclophosphamide and Jalin extract. Distilled water was given to group one, which served as the control. Group two received 100mg/kg bwt of cyclophosphamide per body weight of albino rats and group three received cyclophosphamide 24 hours before the administration of 2ml/kg of Jalin extract per body weight of albino rats. Male reproductive hormones and body weight were measured in blood samples (testosterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone). Results showed a significant decrease (p
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