Contraceptive Capability of Herbs and Plants: A Review

Authors

  • Satya Shubhangi PG Department of Zoology, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, Bihar 812007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Phytochemical, Anti-fertility, Herbal plants, Review

Abstract

Nature has been source for thousand years for isolation of various  phytochemical that have been used as anti-fertility agents for both the sexes.  Recent research has been focused on various herbal plants as a  contraceptive agent with comprehensive review. This article deals with the  documented isolated and independent research by various experimentalist  and organizations. 

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2021-06-11

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Vol. 40 No. 1 (2021): Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Botany( Jan-Jun) 2021

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Shubhangi, S. (2021). Contraceptive Capability of Herbs and Plants: A Review. Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Botany, 40(1), 35–43. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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