ANTI-INFERTILITY ACTION OF CURCUMA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROXB. ON SPERM PARAMETERS IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS.

Dr. Remya Krishnan, Dr. Priya S., Dr. Priyalatha B. and Dr. Vimala K. S.*

ABSTRACT

Experiment has been carried out on Anti-infertility action of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. on Sperm parameters in Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Rats were administered with emulsified neem oil for 15 days followed by 45 days administration of a test drug in the dosage of 1080 mg/kg and 2160 mg/kg. Change in Sperm parameters,organ and body weight along with histopathological changes has been evaluated. Result: There was a significant increase in sperm count,sperm morphology and body weight gain in Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. treated group(P < 0. 01). Significant changes are not observed in Organ weight and histopathology reports. Conclusion: The result obtained from the current investigation shows that Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. is a good candidate for the management of Male infertility in terms of improving sperm count and body weight and correcting sperm morphology.

Keywords: Experiment has been carried out on Anti-infertility action of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. on Sperm parameters in Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Rats were administered with emulsified neem oil for 15 days followed by 45 days administration of a