Abstract
Protective Effect of Rasayana Herbs on Lead Acetate-induced Testicular Toxicity in Wistar Rats
Highlights
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the contribution of occupational and environmental exposures to toxic pollutants to declining sperm concentration and human male infertility
The effect of heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium and arsenic on male reproduction system has been studied in details in various experimental species
The flowers of the Spilanthes acmella and fruits of Pedalium murex plant were collected from the area in vicinity of the campus and were dried at room temperature (25-35°C)
Summary
There has been an increasing interest in the contribution of occupational and environmental exposures to toxic pollutants to declining sperm concentration and human male infertility. There are epidemiological confirming evidences that exposure to industrial metal aerosols may be detrimental to male reproduction system. Heavy metals produce cellular impairments at structural and functional level in male reproductive system.[1] The effect of heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium and arsenic on male reproduction system has been studied in details in various experimental species. One of the first materials to be demonstrated as detrimental to fertility was lead. Cream powder, lipstick and hair color have lead. Agricultural soil contamination may be responsible for lead found in many herbal medicines and cigarettes.[2]
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