Experiment 1192727

Details

PropertyValue
Pharmacology
Administration routeORAL
OrganismPolygala molluginifolia (POLYGALACEAE)
CitationARENAS,P:. (1987). MEDICINE AND MAGIC AMONG THE MAKA INDIANS OF THE PARAGUAYAN CHACO.. 21(3)
Amount utilized
Compound isolated
DiseaseUSED AS A CONTRACEPTIVE. CHEWED ROOT IS RUBBED ON LOWER ABDOMEN OR TAKEN IN MACERATION. RESULTING STERILITY MAY BE REVERSIBLE UPON TAKING ANOTHER MEDICINE BUT INFORMANTS DISAGREED ABOUT THIS IDEA.
Number2
Pharmacological activity75
AnimalHUMAN ADULT
ExtractROOT
GenderFEMALE