Pisum sativum

Pisum sativum
Family:Pisum sativum; Contraceptive; Skin.
Common name:Garden pea
The seed is contraceptive fungistatic and spermacidal. The dried and powdered seed has been used as a poultice on the skin where it has an appreciable affect on many types of skin complaint including acne. The oil from the seed given once a month to women has shown promise of preventing pregnancy by interfering with the working of progesterone. The oil inhibits endometrial development. In trials the oil reduced pregnancy rate in women by 60% in a 2 year period and 50% reduction in male sperm count was achieved.

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