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Antiimplantation

An antiimplantation agent is a substance which reduces the likelihood of implantation of the fertilized egg in the endometrium. It acts by inducing changes in the endometrial wall of uterus, leaving it unprepared for the process of implantation. It is used as a birth control agent.

Plants having 'Antiimplantation' activity

Abroma augusta

Abortifacient and anti-implantation (root extract; phytotoxic and antifungal activity (seed oil).

Asclepias curassavica

Emetic, cathartic and astringent (root); antidysenteric, anthelmintic, sudorific (leaf juice) ; anti-ovulatory, anti-implantation and cardiotonic (plant)

Crotalaria juncea

Emmenagogue, abortifacient, refrigerant, demulcent, emetic, purgative and abortive (leaves). Root is astringent; seeds are corrective of blood, antiimplantation and toxic to the liver.

Daucus carota

Effect on coronary blood vessels (50% EtOH root extract); protects the liver (aqueous extract of carrot); antiimplantation and diuretic (seed alcohol extract) and carminative, stimulant and antifertility (seed); carminative, aromatic and stimulant (fruit and seed); antifungal (essential oil). The wild carrot is an aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract and stimulates the uterus.

Pluchea lanceolata

Cholinergic and relaxes smooth muscles, antipyretic, analgesic, laxative and nervine tonic (plant); antiinflammatory (stem); antiimplantation (aerial part); succulent, aperient (leaves); alexiteric, antipyretic, bitter, laxative and thermogenic (root)

Pueraria tuberosa

Emetic, demulcent, antirheumatic, stimulates the secretion and/or flow of milk (root); lowers blood sugar and antiimplantation (tuber).