Contraceptive Capability of Herbs and Plants: A Review
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Phytochemical, Anti-fertility, Herbal plants, ReviewAbstract
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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