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Antiestrogenic |
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An antiestrogenic agent is a substance which suppresses, prevents or opposes the action of estrogen. It is used in treating estrogen-dependent disorders such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian disease etc.
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Plants having 'Antiestrogenic' activity
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| | Abrus precatorius | Cytotoxic and anthelmintic (seed); antiestrogenic (root); stimulates the cardiovascular system (aerial part); Abortifacient (seed and root), anodyne, aphrodisiac, antimicrobial, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, hemostat, laxative, purgative, refrigerant, sedative, vermifuge, anti-fertility activity (Prakash & Mathur, 1976), antitumour activity | | | Lilium lancifolium | Antiestrogenic, antiinflammatory, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient and expectorant (bulb); carminative (flowers) | | |
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