Abstract
Three indigenous preparations, claimed to prevent conception in women, have been tested
in fertile female rats for confirming their antifertility activity. ,Avrodhak' composed
of Lawsonia in er mi s showed encouraging antifertility activity at all three dose
levels. ,Kalyani', composed of Abrus precatorius and ,Lajjal' composed of a mixture
of Piper I on gum, Arsenii Trisulphidium, Jawarai Mastaki and Borax, failed to show
any antifertility activity at the different doses.
