Table 2.
Mean initial and final body weights, testicular weights, serum testosterone levels, and semen analysis of the rats treated for 56 days.
| Group (n=5) | Initial Body weights (g) | Final Body weights (g) | Testicular weights (g) | Serum testosterone level (ng/dl) | Sperm count (millions/ml) | Sperm motility (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (A) | 123±1.1 | 204±9.0 | 0.93±0.40 | 1.6±0.038 | 223±1.7 | 70±3.7 |
| Yaji (B) | 128±1.9 | 219±4.1 | 1.1±0.11 | 2.1±0.14 | 245±3.3 | 76±4.5 |
| Red Pepper (C) | 122±2.1 | 213±4.7 | 1.1±0.069 | 2.0±0.045 | 233±1.0 | 71±2.7 |
| Black Pepper (D) | 122±2.5 | 203±3.1 | 0.98±0.03 | 2.1±0.090 | 235±3.8 | 70±2.5 |
| Clove (E) | 124±2.3 | 206±3.0 | 0.93±0.03 | 2.0±0.037 | 228±1.3 | 70±4.0 |
| Ginger (F) | 121±1.6 | 204±4.8 | 0.92±0.019 | 2.0±0.057 | 216±4.2 | 66±3.6 |
| Garlic (G) | 121±2.6 | 167±4.4 | 0.96±0.03 | 2.0±0.022 | 235±8.5 | 66±3.1 |