Is there any kind of herbs or roots I can take for birth control?

Question

I know there is one root i do beleive that if you take it it will cause a miscarriage.So is there any herbs or roots that will make you not be able to become pregnant

I know this is in a weird catogory but i figured if anyone to know why not vegitarians and vegans

Answer 1

Condom Plant.  Also Diaphragm Plant works well.

Answer 2

Why yes! There is a very ancient root named "abstinence". If you take it regularly you will be free and clear of the stork.

Answer 3

i heard cilantro works....but you should read up on it.

Answer 4

Abstinence is the best and always works.  But since you don't like that -

Condoms would be my suggestion.  Not only helps to prevent pregnancy - it also protects from diseases that can kill you.  You can get it at any local drug store.

If that doesn't appeal - foams.  Not as good as condoms, since it doesn't protect you from deadly diseases - but at least will prevent pregnancy.

If you have been sexually active for the time period that you say that you have been - you should be seeing a doctor on a regular basis anyway for checkups.  Ask them about such as anything that you take, they should know about since in case of a medical emergency - they need to know everything that your taking since even simple everyday things such as taking an aspirin every day can interact with treatment.

Answer 5

I have read up a fair amount on natural birth control/ natural things that will cause miscarriages... really, there isn't anything that's reliable.  If you're looking for a natural birth control because you're thinking it would be safer than an artificial one... natural isn't always safer.  Some of the plants that increase the chance of miscarriage (rue, pennyroyal, etc.) are quite risky to use.  I think your best bet is to use mainstream contraceptives.

Answer 6

I don't know why people are being so judging and opinionated.  You asked a simple question and I'm going to answer it.

Herbal birth control is most effective when combined with knowledge of your fertility cycles, selective abstinence, mental control, and barriers to sperm. You may choose herbs to cause temporary or permanent sterility, to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg, to bring on a late menstrual flow, or to empty the uterus if you believe that conception has taken place. Although some of the herbs have potentially dangerous side effects, they are generally considered safe to use. Please respect their power.

Sterility Promoters

Stoneseed root

Jack-in-the-Pulpit root

Thistles

Implantation Preventers

Herbs which prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg do so safely and relatively painlessly by making the endometrium unsuitable for the growth of the embryo. They are taken before or after the unprotected fertilizing intercourse. Positive results are indicated by a normal menstrual flow at the normal time. Women say that when they have used these herbs their flow has been somewhat heavier and has contained more clots than usual, circumstantial evidence of a pregnancy that didn't take. As there's been no controlled study of possible side effects from long and regular use of these herbs, they should be used on a monthly basis. No known side effects accompany occasional use.

Wild Carrot seed

Rutin

Smartweed leaves

Menstrual Promoters

herbs used to bring on or promote a menstrual flow are known as emmenagogues. There are at least fifty in common use throughout the world.

If your period is a day or two late, an emmenagogue may bring it on. If you suspect before your menstrual flow is due that you may be pregnant and wish is not to be, begin drinking a menstrual promoter a week before your expected flow.

Some Good Emmenagogues

Ginger Root

Tansy Leaves

Pennyroyal Leaves

Vitamin C - Ascorbic acid is the safest and reportedly most effective

emmenagogue that can be used after the menstrual flow has failed to appear.

Women report success even when three weeks "late." Six grams of vitamin C

(6000 mg) is the daily dosage needed to abort. Take 500 mg every hour for 12

hours a day for up to six days. CAUTION: This dosage may produce loose stools.

"Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year" is a book that you might be interested in.

Answer 7

I know of some plants, fungus than can induce miscarriages (ergot is a fungus found on grain, especially rye, which was the cause of the salam witch hysteria).  But I'm not sure for birth control.  But I agree that natural isn't necessarily better.  Women throughout the ages would have had far less babies if there was a mainstream knowledge of herbs, etc, that would be effective birth controls.