title: Spermicidal activity in vitro of bark extract of azadirachta indica in rats.
abstract: Ethanolic extract of bark of Azadirachta indica showed potent spermicidal activity when tested on rat spermatozoa in vitro. When the extract was applied in 1:1 and 1:2 ratio at tree different concentration using wet drop method, cent percent mortality of spermatozoa was observed within 10 seconds. 10% concentration of the extract was considered as an effective dose.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of contraceptive research & Reproductive Health, School of studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior - 474011, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Prakash