Experiment 1226831

Details

PropertyValue
Pharmacology
Administration routeVAGINAL
OrganismPlumbago zeylanica (PLUMBAGINACEAE)
CitationVEDAVATHY,S: RAO,KN: RAJAIAH,M: NAGARAJU,N:. (1991). FOLKLORE INFORMATION FROM RAYALASEEMA REGION, ANDHRA PRADESH FOR FAMILY PLANNING AND BIRTH CONTROL.. 29(2)
Amount utilized
Compound isolated
DiseaseUSED TO PRODUCE ABORTION. FRESH ROOTS AND THE ROOT OF CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS ARE WASHED THOROUGHLY AND THE TENDER PORTIONS OF THE ROOT STALKS ARE INSERTED INTO THE VAGINA. AFTER 7-8 HOURS THIS PROCEDURE IS SAIDE TO RESULST IN THE ABORTION OF A 3-4 MONTH OLD FETUS. THE ABORTION CAUSES EXTENSIVE BLEEDING. A DOCTOR AND HOSPITAL FACILITIES ARE NECESSARY.
Number2
Pharmacological activity75
AnimalHUMAN(PREGNANT)
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