Planta Med 1965; 13(1): 46-47
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100096
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EFFECT OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ON REPRODUCTION IN MICE

L. C. Garg, G. C. Parasar
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Publication Date:
15 January 2009 (online)

Summary

The effects of feeding Withania somnifera root on mating behaviour, litter size and fertility in mice have been studied. W. somnifera when fed in 25 mg doses to both male and female mouse, delayed the mating, decreased the litter size and even produced infertility.

Zusammenfassung

25 mg Wurzelpulver von Withania somnifera, an männliche und weibliche Mäuse verfüttert, verzögert die Paarung, verringert die Größe des Wurfes und kann sogar Infertilität bewirken.

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