Antifertility Potential of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.: A Comprehensive Review

Plumbago zeylanica Linn., which is part of the Plumbaginaceae family, is an important plant, for medicine. It has been used for a time to help with problems related to reproduction and metabolism. People have looked at parts of the P. zeylanica Linn plant, especially the roots and leaves to see what kind of effects they have on the body. They found that P. zeylanica Linn has benefits, including helping to fight off bad germs, reducing damage from free radicals, fighting cancer, protecting the liver, and even helping with birth control. This article looks at all the evidence that supports the idea that P. zeylanica Linn can help with birth control. We searched through scientific databases like Google Scholar, Scopus, and ScienceDirect to find relevant information. Out of all the articles we found, we chose 65 that were the most relevant and scientifically sound. We know that P. zeylanica Linn has natural chemicals that are good for us, including plumbagin, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. These chemicals can affect how our bodies reproduce. Some studies have shown that extracts from P. zeylanica Linn. leaves can disrupt the cycle, stop ovulation, and even prevent pregnancy in animals. The chemical plumbagin, which is found in the roots of P. zeylanica Linn., is very important for its birth control effects. Since many people have reactions to man-made birth control methods, P. zeylanica Linn. could be a good alternative. However, we need to do research to make sure it is safe and effective for people to use as a natural birth control method. This article highlights the need for studies on P. zeylanica Linn to see if it can really help people with birth control.