Table 2. Effect of flaxseed ethanolic extract, finasteride on total body weight, prostate weight, prostate index, and percentage of prostate growth inhibition.
| Parameter Group | Total rat weight (gram) | Whole prostate weight (milligram) | Prostate index | Percentage of prostate growth inhibition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative control | 297.3 ± 10.8A | 557.5 ± 36.1A | 1.87 ± 0.06A | ----- |
| Positive control | 275.5 ± 17.8B | 968.8 ± 39.2B | 3.52 ± 0.11B | ----- |
| Finasteride group | 299.6 ± 7.60A | 780.5 ± 45.4C | 2.60 ± 0.08C | 55.75 |
| Extract group | 296.3 ± 19.8A | 794 ± 18.9C | 2.68 ± 0.09C | 50.90 |
| LSD | 17.923 | 43.704 | 0.247 |
Different letters between any two groups denote to the significant difference at p<0.05.