Table 2.
Serum levels of reproductive hormone following sub-chronic administration of Bon-santé Cleanser® polyherbal formula.
| Treatment | FSH (units/L) | LH (units/L) | TST (units/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control (DW, 10 ml/kg) | 0.16 ± 0.01 | 0.25 ± 0.06 | 2.49 ± 0.14 |
| BSC (250 mg/kg) | 0.55 ± 0.07∗ (−243.0) |
1.79 ± 0.38∗ (−616.0) |
2.39 ± 0.26 (4.01) |
| BSC (500 mg/kg) | 0.11 ± 0.09 (31.3) |
0.59 ± 0.59∗ (−136.0) |
0.54 ± 0.54∗ (78.3) |
| BSC (1000 mg/kg) | 0.21 ± 0.04 (−31.3) |
0.37 ± 0.04 (−48.0) |
0.22 ± 0.07∗ (91.2) |
Data are expressed as mean ± SEM. ∗p < 0.05 when compared with control group. Values in parenthesis represent % change; (−) increase; (+) decrease. BSC= Bon-santé Cleanser®. DW: Distilled water; FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone; LH: Luteinizing Hormone; TST: Testosterone, TSW: Testis weight.