Abstract

Antiimplantation Activity Of Alcoholic Extract Of Rivea Hypocrateriformis

Author(s): H Shivalingappa, J. S Biradar, K Rudresh

Different doses of 95% alcoholic extract of whole plant of Rivea hypocrateriformis (Convolvulaceae) was tested for antiimplantation activity in female albino rats. The alcoholic extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight has showed 66.66% antiimplantation activity. Whereas, at 400 mg/kg body weight, significantly prevented pregnancy by 100%. The antiimplantation activity was reversible on withdrawal of the treatment of the extract.

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