The present study was undertaken to explore the teratogenic potential of a petroleum ether extract of Cannabis sativa administered to pregnant female albino rats orally in a dose of 50 mg/100 gm of body weight during the entire period of gestation. This dose caused decrease in body weight, stunted growth and limb deformities in all the offspring of the treated group.
Cannabis sativa - Cannabaceae - Albino rats - Teratogenicity
