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Extracts of Rain-lily bulbs have been tested for their effect on the growth of tumor and embryo of tumor-bearing eggs. The results obtained with aminopterin in the same tests are included for comparison. Acid aqueous and acetone extracts of the plant bulb inhibited tumor growth 81% and 94%, respectively, without affecting the embryo. Aminopterin inhibited tumor growth 87% and embryo growth 19%.
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