Abstract

EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF ANNONASENEGALENSIS LEAVES ON THE SPERMIOGRAM OF MALE ALBINO RATS.

*Oladele Gbenga Michael, Faramade Ibikunle Abimbade.,Ogunbodede Mofoluso Ade

ABSTRACT

The aqueous leaf extract of the plant Annonasenegalensis (Pers) commonly known as African custard apple, at different doses of 200, 300, and 500mg/kg b.w was tested for its spermatogenic effect by studing its activities on the spermiogram of male albino rats. The animals were administered with the aqueous extract of the plant for 14 consecutive days through gastric intubation. The result on the 15th day of the study shows the weight of the testes and epididymis increased significantly for the 300 and 500mg/kg doses. The sperm concentration of the 200, 300 and 500mg/kg doses also significantly increased and the sperm motility of 300 and 500mg/kg also increased significantly, however, the decrease in abnormal sperm morphology is not significant for any of the doses. It was therefore concluded that the plant Annonasenegalensis is capable of enhancing the male fertility especially in rats. Keywords: Fertility, Spermiogram, Male rats

Keywords: Fertility, Spermiogram, Male rats, Annonasenegalensis, Leaf extract.