Information on the use of plants for contraception and abortion inducement among the rural indigenous inhabitants of Paraguay was collected by surveying 223 obstetricians and 17 local vendors. Information obtained on 33 commonly used plants is presented in tabular form. For each plant, the table provides 1) the scientific name; 2) the local name; 3) the part of the plant used; 4) how the plant is prepared for consumption; 5) the quantity used, described as a bunch, a handful, a few roots, or pieces; and 6) the taste, described as either pleasant, bitter, or sour. 2 or more of these plants are frequently mixed and administered in combination. The proportions used in these combinations are not very exact. The plants are taken in combination either to create a more concentrated effect or to insure that at least one effective drug will be consumed. 14 of these combinations are presented.

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巴拉圭民间医学中用于调节生育力的常用植物。

通过对223名妇产科医生和17名当地供应商进行调查，收集了有关在巴拉圭农村土著居民中使用植物进行避孕和人工流产的信息。以表格形式显示了在33种常用植物上获得的信息。对于每种植物，该表提供1）学名；2）本地名称；3）使用的植物部分；4）植物如何准备消费；5）使用的数量，描述为一束，一小撮，几根或几根；6）味道，描述为令人愉悦，苦涩或酸味。这些植物中的2种或2种以上经常混合使用。这些组合中使用的比例不是很精确。将植物合并使用，以产生更集中的效果或确保消耗至少一种有效药物。