Table 5.
Effect of extracts on abortifacient activity.
Treatment (Dose) |
Abortifacient activity |
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No. of implants | No. of litters | % resorption | |
Control | 7.42 ± 0.62a | 7.52 ± 0.30a | 5.45 a |
APB | 5.62 ± 0.53 b | 4.43 ± 0.41 b | 28.12b |
WPB | 5.42 ± 0.47 b | 4.33 ± 0.30 b | 26.22 |
Values are expressed as mean ± S.D.
P values a = P < 0.05, b= P < 0.01, c= P < 0.001 when compared with normal control.