| Table 1. Mean initial and final body weights, testicular weights, serum testosterone levels, and semen analysis of the rats treated for 28 days. | ||||||
| Group (n=5) | Initial Body weight (g) | Final Body weight (g) | Testicular weight (g) | Serum testosterone level (ng/dl) | Sperm count (millions/ml) | Sperm motility (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (A) | 122±2.4 | 163±5.4 | 0.93±0.04 | 1.5±0.05 | 193±2.2 | 59±3.5 |
| Yaji (B) | 123±2.9 | 182±3.5 | 1.1±0.08 | 2.1±0.07 | 216±5.4 | 69±3.7 |
| Red Pepper (C) | 121±2.6 | 181±6.4 | 1.1±0.13 | 1.9±0.01 | 209±7.8 | 68±2.5 |
| Black Pepper (D) | 123±5.5 | 183±4.7 | 0.99±0.03 | 1.9±0.05 | 206±2.6 | 68±3.2 |
| Cloves (E) | 123±2.6 | 166±7.0 | 0.94±0.02 | 1.9±0.05 | 198±4.7 | 63±2.1 |
| Ginger (F) | 127±5.6 | 182±4.9 | 0.96±0.04 | 1.9±0.03 | 196±3.0 | 68±3.0 |
| Garlic (G) | 126±2.5 | 157±5.6 | 0.97±0.03 | 1.9±0.02 | 206±1.5 | 67±2.9 |