Reproductive Toxicology: Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Andrographis Paniculata (Burm. F.) Nees on Male Reproductive Functions in Rats

Mohd Dasuki, Sul*ain, Syed Mohsin, ., Hasnan, .

ISBN 10: 384849678X / ISBN 13: 9783848496785

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reproductive Toxicology: Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Andrographis Paniculata (Burm. F.) Nees on Male Reproductive Functions in Rats
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 384849678X
• ISBN 13: 9783848496785
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Andrographis paniculata (AP) has selected to be developed as an anti-diabetic herbal extract. However, the adverse effect of AP on male reproductive function is still unknown. The present study aims to look at the effects of 50% AP ethanolic extract (APE) on the male Sprague Dawley rats’ reproductive functions and to see whether it has anti-fertility effects. Four important endpoints were observed i.e. male reproductive performance (MRP), male sexual behavior (MSB), histological toxicity evaluation of male reproductive organs and hormonal level. Sixty adult male rats aged 8-10 weeks were used in this study. Five groups were administered with APE at doses of 0.5, 1.0, 10, 100 and 1000 mg/kg for not less than 77 days by oral gavaging. MRP remained unaffected and no toxicity effects were observed. The treatment of APE of up to 1000mg/kg neither induce any significant changes in sexual behavioral parameters nor changes of body, reproductive organs and other internal organs weights. APE treatment effect showed no anti-fertility or toxic effects to male reproductive functions. APE seems, therefore, to be safe for rats.

About the Author

Mohd Dasuki Sul'ain graduated for PhD(Pharmacology/Toxicology),USM, Malaysia(2007)and Certificate of WHO laboratory Center-Free Universitat Berlin(2005).He is currently work as senior lecturer in USM, Kelantan, Malaysia.Most of his works were published in local and international journals in the field of biotechnology,pharmacology and toxicology.