Seeds of mimusops elengi linn- an antifertility drug.

ABSTRACT

The study involves a standard pharmacological model to screen antifertility activity of seeds of Mimusops elengi Linn. When the aqueous powdered drug (2gm/body weight) was administered to male albino rats has proved to be an effective male contraceptive drug. The activity was confirmed by significant decrease in sperm count, biochemical assays so also through histopathological investigations. Hence seeds of Mimusops elengi can be a reliable herbal option after the necessary clinical trials.