Phase I and II clinical trials with Vicoa Indica (Banjauri), a herbal medicine, as an antifertility agent.
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.
Dhall
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K
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Dogra
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M
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000187:drug effects; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D010936:Plant Extracts; D011374:Progesterone