Herbal Contraceptives

The present compendium, the only of its kind available, is timely and presents a kaleidoscopic picture of our enormous ethnic resources on the herbal contraceptives, embracing usage of 377 species belonging to 295 genera under 116 families, of which a large majority are herbaceous. Over 20 photographs, 6 figures, 5 tables and 7 appendices enhance the value of the compilation significantly. Presented in a jargon-free style, it aims to stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas that will span the disciplines, and would help researchers and the medicinal plant industry in general to evolve some cheaper and safe substitutes for fertility regulation for curbing the menace of exploding humanity and make the world a better place for living. No botanical library should be without it.