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	Herbal Contraceptive The Hibiscus rosasinensis is mentioned in an ancient Indian medical text, Yogaratnakar, as having contraceptive properties. According to this text, a paste of the plant mixed with rice water and molasses should be taken for three days to avoid pregnancy. Similar references to this property of the plant have been found in the medical traditions of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Research on the effectiveness of this plant extract was carried out between 1977 and 1981 in India at the Indian Council of Medical Research. Trials have demonstrated that the plant induces an anti-fertility effect. However, since the initial furor, the progress has been relatively slow. A concentrated scientific effort is required to identify and isolate the compounds in the plant that induce this effect. It will require extensive research and trials to formulate this plant into a drug that can be safely taken by humans. This discovery holds special significance given the rising population rates of countries such as India and China.
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