P-134: Effect of Tribulus Terrestris Extract on Sperm Parameters in Male Mouse
2015
Spermatogenesis is a process in which the
gametes are produced. Dysfunction in any of part of the process
could result in infertility. Tribulus terrestris is a flowering
plant which traditionally is used to sexual instinct. Reports
indicate that this plant could elevate blood levels testosterone
and enhance libido..In this experimental study, twenty
six mature inbred male balb/c mice with average weight of
20g and age of 6 weeks were used. Animals were treated by
Alcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris flowers once daily for
8 weeks. After the last treatment, the mice were sacrificed. Semen
samples were extracted from testis and epididymis tissue
and were assessed by CASA..Clinical data indicated that median of weight gain
in treated mice was statistically higher than non-treated ones.
Besides, a significant difference in the number and motility of
sperms from treated and non-treated mice was observed..Results revealed that treatment with Tribulus
terrestris extract can improve sperm parameters in mice. According
to our previous knowledge, using Tribulus terrestris
could result in sexual wellbeing as well as inducement more
testosterones, and also erection in laboratory animals. This
presumably means that this herb could affect human sperm
parameters as well.
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