Phytochemical screening and anti-implantation activity of Asparagus africanus root extract in female Sprague–Dawley rats

In conclusion, the aqueous extract A. africanus has anti-implantation effect in female rats and is safe up to 2000 mg/kg bw. In addition, it contains some potential steroidal saponins, which could be used to explain its an ti-implantation activity, however this finding needs further pharmacological studies to confirm the antifertility activities.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research