Curative effect of aqueous extract of the bark of Boswellia dalzielii on flutamide-induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rat

Abstract

Background: Male reproductive dysfunction is a common health concern and can affect the quality of life. This study evaluated the curative effect of aqueous extract of the bark of Boswellia dalzielii on flutamide-induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rat. Materials and Methods: Sixteen male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups of four rats each, labeled Groups A–D. Group A was the negative control, Group B (positive control) received 10 mg/kg body weight of flutamide. Groups C and D were given 10 mg/kg body weight of flutamide per day for 7 days and discontinued, they were treated with 100 and 300 mg/kg body weight of aqueous extract of B. dalzielii, respectively, from days 8 to 21. All administrations were carried out orally. Results: There was a dose-dependent increase in body weight, raised serum testosterone levels, and increased cellular proliferation following administration of B. dalzielii on flutamide-induced testicular toxicity. Conclusion: The result of this study suggests that the aqueous extract of the bark of B. dalzielii has a therapeutic effect on flutamide-induced testicular toxicity.

Keywords

• aphrodisiac
• boswellia dalzielii
• flutamide
• male reproductive dysfunction
• testes