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Abstract : Experiment has been carried out on Anti-infertility action of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. onSperm parameters in Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: Rats were administered with emulsified neem oil for 15 days followed by 45 days administration of a test drug in the dosage of 1080 mg/kg and 2160 mg/kg. Change in Sperm parameters,organ and body weight along with histopathological changes has been evaluated. Result: There was a significant increase in sperm count,sperm morphology and body weight gain in Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. treated group(P < 0. 01). Significant changes are not observed inOrgan weight and histopathology reports. Conclusion: The result obtained from the current investigation shows that Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. isa good candidate for the management of Male infertility in terms of improving sperm count and body weight and correcting sperm morphology.