Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1984-Dec
Investigations on Dieffenbachia amoena Gentil. I: Endocrine effects and contraceptive activity.
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Abstract
Contraceptive activity and the correlated endocrine alterations of an aqueous extract of the leaves of Dieffenbachia amoena were investigated. In female Wistar rats the extract, given for 4 days during the estrous cycle, induced significant variations of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL) progesterone and 17 beta-estradiol levels. It also determined a reversible interruption of the estrous cycle with consequent temporary inhibition of ovulation.