Antifertility activity of Acacia leucophploea

Research Article

Dheeraj Ahirwar

Abstract

Alcoholic extract of Acacia leucophploea root was investigated to find out their antifertility activity. Antifertility activity was evaluated by estrus cycle study, genital organ weight and biochemical parameter. Alcoholic extract at 200 mg/kg dose increased proestrus phase significantly while estrus and metaestrus phases were decreased. At this dose weight of ovary also decreased and cholesterol content was increased significantly.

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