Effect of Chronic Oral Administration of Ruta montana L. Areal Part Extract on Fertility Potential in Albino Rats
Journal Title: Annual Research & Review in Biology - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 4
Abstract
Aims: The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extract of Ruta montana L. on the fertility in adult male and female rats. Methodology: Forty healthy adult rats of both sexes were divided into 4 Groups of 10 rats each. During the treatment period, 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg/day of the extract were orally administered to Groups I, II and III respectively, while the control group received distilled water and served as control. The daily administration was carried out for a period of 90 days. Results: The results did not show any significant change in ovaries weight. However, a significant decrease in testis, epididymis, and seminal vesicles weights was detected, as well as a reduction in the number and the motility of spermatozoids in rats treated with the doses of 300 and 600 mg/kg. Conclusion: A dose of 300 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg of aqueous extract of Ruta Montana L. was able to cause a decrease in sexual organs weight of male rats and in the number and the motility of spermatozoids.
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Mounira Merghem, Saliha Dahamna, Kaoula Samira, Seddik Khennouf
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