J Indian Forensic Sci. 1978;17(1):47-50.

Powder microscopy of bark--poison used for abortion: moringa pterygosperma gaertn.

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Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn. (Moringaceae) is a soft white wood tree with a gummy juice which grows all over India. The bark of the tree, powdered, produces an abortifacient which causes violent uterine contractions giving fatal results. This abortifacient agent is used in the Bengali area of India. Laboratory preparation and analysis of the powdered bark is described.

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