Impact of Watermelon (Citrallus lanatus) on Male Fertility

Abstract

Plants have been used in various regions of the world to treat various medical conditions including male infertility. The review aims to evaluate the pharmacological effects of watermelon consumption in improving male fertility and sexual function. Watermelon is a popular fruit consumed around the world for its diverse nutritional and healthpromoting qualities. This study showed the mechanism via which watermelon enhances male fertility as it was reported for improving semen quality, reversing erectile dysfunction, enhancing testicular redox status, as well as improving gonadotropin secretion. These activities have been linked to their constituents as it contains vitamins and phytochemicals such as phenols and certain flavonoids that contribute to their antioxidant properties. Watermelon has also been noted to possess antimicrobial, antihelminthic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive properties that may contribute to its therapeutic use.

Therapeutic effect of Citrullus lanatus against Sodium arsenite induced reproductive toxicity in Charles Foster rats

“…Similarly, in the arsenic treated rats there was significant reduction in the sperm counts in comparison to the control and arsenic control treated rat groups. But, after the administration of C.lanatus, there was significant normalization in the sperm counts (Rotimi et al, 2023;Monton et al, 2015) The active principle of C.lanatus possesses ingredients such as 59.46% oil, 30.4% carbohydrate, and 3.89% protein, the seed oil is edible and nonrancid with free fatty acid value of 1.94%, peroxide value 8.0 mEq/kg, iodine value 10.…”

Effect of Citrullus lanatus juice in human sperm

“…Dear Editor I read the recently published review article by Damilare E. Rotimi and Rotdelmwa M. Asaleye entitled "Impact of Watermelon (Citrallus lanatus) on Male Fertility" (Rotimi & Asaleye, 2023).…”