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Abstract
Two compounds isolated from the alcoholic extract of the roots of
Linn were tested on day 6 pregnant mice. One of the compounds, p-coumaric acid showed
100% interceptive activity at the single oral dose of 50 mg/kg of body weight. The
antifertility efficacy of these two compounds is discussed.

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Publication history
Accepted:
June 11,
1979
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© 1979 Published by Elsevier Inc.