Evaluating the Efficacy of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Natrum Muriaticum to Enhance the Growth and Induced Breeding of Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)

Abstract

Monitoring fish health in a repeatable and accurate manner can contribute to the profitability and sustainability of aquaculture. There is a growing interest in fishery industry to replace synthetic chemicals by natural products for induced breeding. This study is aimed to find out the efficacy of oregano (Origanum vulgare) and natrum muriaticum (homeopathy preparation) in edible fish tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus). The present study showed biochemical compounds like protein levels in muscle and ovary during the breeding time in tilapia, induced by Origanum vulgare and homeopathy preparation Natrum muriaticum 30c potency. Both caused an increase in protein level at the end of the experiment in tilapia. In protein profile study the variation in their number and staining intensities of different fractions may reflect their different type of metabolic activity, reproductive age, and their environmental conditions. Comparing haematological parameters between treatments within the same experimental design can be a reliable monitoring tool. It is believed that this parameter can better reflect the health of fish than any of the other parameters separately. The increased concentration of Hb in the blood of the Origanum vulgare treated groups may have increased oxygen delivery to the tissues, and, as a result, their ovarian tissue growth was improved. We have found oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract to be remarkably effective on fish growth and the fish immune system, enabling us to reach 3rd goal of SDGs approach (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages).