Effect of tribulus terrestris on serum luteinizing hormone in Sprague Dawley rats
Pakistan Journal of Physiology. 2017; 13 (4): 38-40
in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Tribulus terrestris is a creeping herb that has been used in the past for treating impotence. The extract obtained from Tribulus mainly contains the active component protodioscin. Administration of the extract improves libido and spermatogenesis. Protodioscin increases the levels of luteinizing hormone [LH], testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA] and dihydrotestosterone [DHT]. The objective of present study was to determine the effect of Tribulus terrestris on serum luteinizing hormone in male Sprague Dawley rats
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Physiol.
Year:
2017
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