Evaluation of anti-fertility activity of ethanol extract of Achyranthes aspera on male albino rat
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Anti-fertility, Achyranthes aspera, epididymis, sperm count, motility, albino ratAbstract
In the present study, anti-fertility effect of ethanol extract of Achyranthes aspera was observed in male albino rat. The extract was administered to adult male rat as an experimental rat at the dose of 200mg/kg body weight for 15 days. In the present study it was observed the sperm count and motility were reduced significantly in all treated group of rats as compared to control group of rats. As results obtained in the present study, we can conclude that, ethanol extract of selected plant shows antifertility effect on male rat which might result in a male sterility.
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