Contraception. 1988 Jan; 37(1): 75-84.

Phase I and II clinical trials with Vicoa Indica (Banjauri), a herbal medicine, as an antifertility agent.

Dhall K, Dogra M.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Safety and contraceptive efficacy of Vicoa Indica (Banjauri), a herbal contraceptive, has been evaluated in female subjects for the first time by using modern methods of a clinical trial. The drug, when administered in a dose of 15 gm once a day for 3 days for 3 cycles, was found to be free from side effects and possessed antifertility activity which is dose-related and can be improved upon by modifying the drug delivery system.