Tamarind water extract has been shown to demonstrate an anti-obesity effect. In this research, long-term use of tamarind pulp water extract safety was evaluated. Tamarind pulp was extracted by reflux method, followed by freeze-drying to obtain dry extract. Wistar rats were divided into six groups, with 20 animals of each sex per group. The control group and satellite control group received carb...

Objective: Dalbegia saxatilis (D.saxatilis) is used as a decoction in traditional medicine for ailments such as cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchial ailments and toothache. This study is aimed at evaluating the toxic effect of methanol leaf extract of D.saxatilis on renal function. Materials and Methods: Wistar rats of both sexes were divided into four groups of five: control animals (grou...

background: in the present study the effects of a hydro-alcoholic saffron (crocus sativus) extract on pituitary-ovary axis and folliculogenesis were investigated. the aim was to study the possible role of saffron in female fertility and thereby show its usefulness in treating infertility and reproductive disorders in females. materials and methods: the study consisted of 50 adult female sprague...

Background & Aims: Diabetes mellitus influences the reproductive system. Since investigations have showed that cinnamon may have an improving effect on diabetes, this study was designed to investigate the effect of cinnamon extract on the ovary structure in diabetic rats. Methods: A total of 24 female wistar rats (186±15gr) were randomly divided into 4 equal groups of control, control + cinnamo...

Histological and histometric changes in the testes of albino Wistar rats were correlated. Wistar rats weighing between 180-240 g were randomly divided into three groups of ten rats each. One group served as control and the rats were given normal saline. The second and third groups received 2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg body weights of chloroquine phosphate daily for thirty days respectively. Seminiferous...

introduction: anabolic – androgenic steroids (aas) are used at high doses by athletes for improving athletic ability, muscle mass and physical appearance. unfortunately, the abuse of these agents has been significantly increased. it has been established that exercise and high doses of aas may influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which can in turn affect testicular apoptosis and ma...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of oxidative damage in pancreatitis-induced hepatic injury. Thirty-five rats were divided into five groups (each of 7 rats): control, cerulein (100 microg/kg body weight), cerulein and pentoxifylline (12 mg/kg body weight), cerulein plus L-NAME (10 mg/kg body weight) and cerulein plus L-arginine (160 mg/kg body weight). The degree of hepatic cell d...