American Journal of Medical and Clinical Sciences. 2017; 1(1):(4-121)


Effect of edible camphor administrations on levels of steroid and thyroid hormones in male wistar rats

Oluwatobi T Somade, Regina N Ugbaja, Abdullahi A Adebayo

Abstract
Background: Edible camphor (EC) is one of the ingredients in the preparation of local infusion for the management and treatment of pile, back pain, and erectile dysfunction, which are practices commonly in the south-western part of Nigeria. Conversely, 2 and 4 g/kg EC significantly increased the serum level of FT3 but was significantly reduced by 6 g/kg EC, and finally, EC administrations did not have any significant effect on serum PSA.
Methods: Thirty rats were used for the study, and were divided into six groups of five rats each. Group I animals served as normal control, group II animals served as vehicle control and were orally administered 6 mL/kg corn oil, while groups III, IV, V, and VI animals were orally administered 1, 2, 4, and 6 g/kg EC for seven days.
Results: Following EC administrations, there was significant (p < 0.05) decrease in serum total cholesterol (TCHOL) by 4 and 6 g/kg body weight EC. Furthermore, luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (TST), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels were significantly reduced by the various doses. Conversely, 2 and 4 g/kg EC significantly increased the serum level of free triiodothyronine (fT3), but was significantly reduced by 6 g/kg EC, and lastly, EC administrations did not have any significant effect on serum prostate specific antigen (PSA). Conclusion: We therefore concluded that the use of EC should be with caution, and may contribute to thyroid and hormonal disruption in rats.
Most Viewed Article
  • Immunoglobulin G level against SARS-CoV-2 in Thai Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient: A Case-Control Study of the National Health Thailand Program for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
    Patnarin Pongkulkiat, Chingching Foocharoen, Sira Nanthapisal, Supranee Phanthanawiboon, Atibordee Meesing, Siraphop Suwannaroj, Piroon Mootsikapun, Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24022

  • The Patient History-Reimagining the Body in Illness
    Julian Ungar-Sargon
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24021

  • Thyroid Gland Sinus Caused by Foreign Body Esophagotracheal Migration: A Case Report
    Daniel Mwakibibi, Alexander Mwelange.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24020

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Follow – Up of 25 cases
    Jiménez - Cohl Pedro, Ordoñez Carmen Paz, Hermosilla-Ramírez Emilia, Silva- Ramírez Valentina, Espinoza-Herrera Valentina, Cayupán-Quintremil Sebastián.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24019

  • Healthcare Reforms Within and Without
    Julian Ungar-Sargon
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24018

Most Downloaded
  • Immunoglobulin G level against SARS-CoV-2 in Thai Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient: A Case-Control Study of the National Health Thailand Program for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
    Patnarin Pongkulkiat, Chingching Foocharoen, Sira Nanthapisal, Supranee Phanthanawiboon, Atibordee Meesing, Siraphop Suwannaroj, Piroon Mootsikapun, Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24022

  • The Patient History-Reimagining the Body in Illness
    Julian Ungar-Sargon
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24021

  • Thyroid Gland Sinus Caused by Foreign Body Esophagotracheal Migration: A Case Report
    Daniel Mwakibibi, Alexander Mwelange.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24020

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Follow – Up of 25 cases
    Jiménez - Cohl Pedro, Ordoñez Carmen Paz, Hermosilla-Ramírez Emilia, Silva- Ramírez Valentina, Espinoza-Herrera Valentina, Cayupán-Quintremil Sebastián.
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24019

  • Healthcare Reforms Within and Without
    Julian Ungar-Sargon
    » Abstract » doi: 10.33425/2832-4226/24018