Ancient Science of Life

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Year
: 2000  |  Volume : 20  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 77--81

Spermicidal activity in vitro of bark Extract of Azadirachta indica in rats


Vinita Bhargava, AO Prakash 
 Laboratory of contraceptive research & Reproductive Health, School of studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior – 474011, India

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Vinita Bhargava
Laboratory of contraceptive research & Reproductive Health, School of studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior – 474011
India

Ethanolic extract of bark of Azadirachta indica  showed potent spermicidal activity when tested on rat spermatozoa in vitro. When the extract was applied in 1:1 and 1:2 ratio at tree different concentration using wet drop method, cent percent mortality of spermatozoa was observed within 10 seconds. 10% concentration of the extract was considered as an effective dose.


How to cite this article:
Bhargava V, Prakash A O. Spermicidal activity in vitro of bark Extract of Azadirachta indica in rats.Ancient Sci Life 2000;20:77-81


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Bhargava V, Prakash A O. Spermicidal activity in vitro of bark Extract of Azadirachta indica in rats. Ancient Sci Life [serial online] 2000 [cited 2023 Mar 21 ];20:77-81
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