Histological, Hormonal and Semen Quality Assessment Following Ingestion of Clove Buds (Syzgium aromaticum) on the Testes of Adult Male Sprague Dawley Rats
Environmental pollution, stress, lifestyle, infections and several other factors are major aetiological factors of male infertility. To evaluate the effects of oral ingestion of aqueous extract of Syzygium aromaticum (clove buds) on the seminiferous tubules, testicular histology, testosterone level and its effects on semen profile. Twenty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats used for this study were divided into three groups; Group A- control (n=10), Groups B (n=5) and C (n=5) experimental groups treated with 200mg/kg b.w per day of crude extract of Syzygium aromaticum for 4 weeks and 8 weeks respectively via oral intubation. Testes stained for histological analysis, serum testosterone level and caudal epididymis excised for semen analysis using Neubauer Chamber. There was a statistical significant (P
Key Words: Seminiferous tubules, Spermatogenic cells, Leydig cells Syzygium aromaticum