Aqueous leaf extracts of Albizia lebbeck induce histological changes of reproductive organs of alloxan induced diabetic albino rats

Background: The frequent use of herbal preparations for treatment of infections and diseases have led to the need to investigate possible side effects that could be associated with these plants. Objective of study: This study was designed to investigate the effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Albizzia lebbeck on the histology of the male and female reproductive organs of alloxan induced diabetic Albino rats. Materials and methods:The rats (n = 40), weighing 100 – 150g were randomly assigned into five treatments groups (A-E). The rats were induced with diabetes using Alloxan (100mg/kg) administered interperitoneally (Groups B, C, D). Treatment groups were treated with distilled water (Group A), and aqueous leaf extract of Albizzia lebbeck (100mg to group C and E, 200mg to group D) administered orally via orogastric tubes. SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine http://www.scirea.org/journal/CM January 16, 2017 Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016