Effect of Rumex steudelii methanolic root extract on ovarian folliculogenesis and uterine histology in female albino rats
Journal Title: African Health Sciences - Year , Vol 10, Issue 4
Abstract
A substantial number of the world population especially that of the developing countries rely on herbal products to control their fertility since ancient times. Rumex steudelii Hochst is one of the traditionally used antifertility plants in Ethiopia. Previous studies showed that the methanolic root extract of the plant had reversible antifertility effect in experimental animals. However, no study had hitherto been done on the antifertility activity of the methanolic root extract of Rumex steudelii on the ovary and uterus of female albino rats.
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T Solomon, Z Largesse, A Mekbeb, M Eyasu, D Asfaw
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