AVALIAÇÃO DA ALTERAÇÃO HORMONAL EM RATTUS NORVEGICUS APÓS ADMINISTRAÇÃO DE TRIBULLUS TERRESTRIS (TT)

Abstract

Tribulus terrestris (Tt) is a plant of Indian origin, used to treat urolithiasis, also existing description on its ability to invigorate fertility, sexual performance in men and decrease symptoms of fatigue. Currently there are no clear descriptions about their chemical nor its specific form of use. Thus this project aims to conduct a histopathological evaluation and physiological Rattus norvegicus after administration of the commercial formula of Tt. The animals receive one tablet of 100mg orally Tt per day and analyzed for behavior, testes size. After treatment / management occurs biochemical analysis of testosterone and histopathological evaluation of the kidneys, liver, skeletal muscle and testis, where we hope to obtain evidence on the increase in hormone levels, increased muscle mass and structural impairment of the tissues studied. Index Terms - Tribullus terrestris, Rattus norvegicus, spongy tissue, kidneys and Fertility.