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Several sex selection methods are available but with varying success rates, availability, and affordability. Vernonia amygdalina has been used by some Kenyan communities for the male child pre-selection at conception but these claims have not been scientifically ascertained. This study aims at evaluating the ability of this herbal plant to pre-select for the male child at conception. The roots of the plant were collected and processed before extraction using methanol. The obtained crude plant extracts were orally administered to Rattus norvegicus rats before and during mating for one week. Crude extracts at doses of 50, 87, and 150 mg/kg body weight were used to evaluate the effects of the plant on the sex ratio of pups and factors related to sex ratio. A P value of P |
