ANTI FERTILITY EFFECT OF ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA MILL.
Rekha.S *, Chandrashekhara.S,
ABSTRACT
The Petroleum ether extract of Zizyphus jujuba leaves (EAZJ,
Rhamnaceae) were evaluated for anti-fertility activity in the adult male
mouse. This study was designed to assess the effect of EAZJ on sperm
morphology, progressive motility and sperm concentration irreversibly
in Wistar rats. Extracts were found to produce significant inhibition of
sperm motility and cause reduction in viability of sperm cell. Saponin
extract is found to be more active to cause immobilization. From this
study, it is evident that Zizyphus jujuba severely affects male animal
fertility parameters. It is clear that its antifertility effects are reversible.
Keywords: Ziziphus jujuba Mill, saponin, Antifertility/contraception, Wistar rats.
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