Every woman in the world will go through a series of hormonal imbalances and associated health issues. During the period, family planning things need to be adapted so as to protect the health of woman. Unexpected pregnancy, or unplanned pregnancy can lead to severe health issues for those who are having the cycle related or hormone related issues. Several ways of contraception is available these days. But nothing will guarantee complete success. In fact, many methods might affect the health also negatively. Thus, it is really important and helpful to knew about some natural methods which won’t harm the body even though they don’t guarantee 100% success. Contraceptive methods, whether it is natural or any other means has to be undertaken very carefully as it can alter physiological functions as well. So, such methods have to be undertaken with supervision only. Diet control and exercise should also to be followed along with so as to ensure adequate nutrients supply.
Various Methods which can help naturally
- Ginger Tea: Drinking 4cups of ginger tea per day for no more than 5 days helps to initiate menstruation. Also mix 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger in 6 ounces of boiling water and consume while hot
- Castor seed: Take fresh castor seeds and break them open. Once it is split, can see a white seed inside. Consume this seed within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. It works like the emergency contraceptive pill.
- Dried mint leaves: Mint leaves or pudina leaves have natural contraceptive qualities. “Consume 1teaspoon dried mint leaves with warm water, immediately after sex can help to avoid pregnancy”
- Hibiscus flower paste: Hibiscus flowers contain benzene. “The benzene extract has anti-fertility effects, which can act as a contraceptive. So, consuming the paste of hibiscus flowers can act like a contraceptive.
- False black pepper combination: The seeds of vidanga or false black pepper are a potent contraceptive agent and have a high rate of anti-fertility effect. It is usually given in combination with other ingredients (mentioned below table 2)
- Talisapatra powder: Talisapatra (Abies webbiana) can be used as a normal contraceptive. The action of the herb is that it prevents the fertilized egg from implanting into the uterine wall, preventing pregnancy.
Local Contraceptives
| Sl No | Remedies | Mode of Administration |
| 1 | Powdered seeds of Palasa (Butea monosperma Lam.) + Honey | Vaginal paste during Rtu Kala (Menstrual cycle) |
| 2 | Piece of Rocksalt +oil. | Vaginal Insertion before coitus |
| 3 | Wood of Nimba (Azadirachta indica H.Juss.) | Vaginal fumigation during RtuKala |
| 4 | Powdered root of Dhattura* (Datura metal Linn.) | Vaginal filling before coitus |
| 5 | Root of Dhattura*(Datura metal
Linn. |
Tie on waist before coitus |
*To be plucked on14th day (dark night) of lunar month.
Oral Contraceptives Table2
| Sl No | Combination | Period and Method of Consumption | Duration |
| 1 | Powder of Pippali (Piper longum Linn.)+ Vidanga (Embelia ribes +Tankana (Borax) | RtuKala(with milk) | |
| 2 | Flowers of Japa (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) + Kanji (fermented drink) | RtuKala (with 48gms. old jaggery) | 3 Days |
| 3 | Root of Tanduliyaka (Amaranthus spinosus Linn.) + Tandulodaka (Rice water) | After menstruation | 3 Days |
| 4 | Leaves of Talisa (Abies webbiana) + Gairika (Red ochre) | 12gms on 4th day of menstruation | 1 Days |
| 5 | Rasanjana (Extract of Berberis aristata DC.) +Haimavati (Sweta-Vaca) (Irisgermanica Linn) + Vayastha (Haritaki) (Terminalia chebula Retz.) | With cold water | |
| 6 | (Irisgermanica Linn) + Vayastha (Haritaki) (Terminalia chebula Retz.) |
The above-mentioned methods will not guarantee any complete contraception. Also, these methods are to be done under medical supervision.
Editor: Dr. Arun Bhanu
Senior Research Fellow, University of Trans Disciplinary Health Science and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru – 64
Email: dr.arunbhanu@gmail.com
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