First, the belly stick contraceptive method
It is said that putting musk in the navel of prostitutes can prevent pregnancy. For example, China's two sisters, Zhao and Zhao Hede, recorded this contraceptive measure. Of course, the two sisters, Zhao and Zhao Hede, can't be called prostitutes yet, but they all go the same way. This kind of belly button sticker is called "belly button sticker". Sticking it to the navel can end the pregnancy function of a woman's stomach, and she can't get pregnant anymore, but this "navel sticker" has been lost.
Analysis:
It is common in many palace dramas that musk causes the harem concubines to abort. Musk has the property of dispersing fragrance, which can lead to abortion. However, it is not accurate to use musk for contraception, or that musk will affect pregnancy.
Second, cold medicine contraception
Even now, there is no 100% effective contraceptive measures. It is said that Wei Xiaobao is the product of contraceptive failure. In the past, many prostitutes were infertile for life after rehabilitation, that is, they were sterilized by drinking a soup that destroyed fertility for a long time. It is said that eating a contraceptive called "cold medicine", which also contains musk, will affect fertility, but not necessarily sterilization.
Analysis:
Or musk ...
Third, saffron contraception.
There are also records among the people. It is said that saffron is a contraceptive secret from the palace. It is said that if the emperor doesn't like the favored maid-in-waiting, he will let the eunuch hang the maid-in-waiting upside down and wash her nakedness with saffron liquid. It is said that this can clean the semen in the ladies-in-waiting, and some unofficial history said that if the emperor favored his concubine before, if she didn't stay, the eunuch would massage the woman to ensure that the emperor's semen wouldn't stay in the woman's body, which could play the role of contraception.
Analysis:
Crocus sativus has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and resolving hard mass. Saffron, like other traditional herbs, has complex components and unknown functions, so it is not recommended to use this kind of herbs when the scientific research results are still unknown.
Fourth, animal feces contraception
In India and Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, the excrement of crocodiles, elephants and other animals considered to have mysterious power was also used as a contraceptive. In fact, because the feces of these animals are highly acidic, they do have a certain spermicidal effect. However, the strong smell brought by animal manure will obviously affect the "sexual interest" of ancient couples.
Analysis:
Scientifically speaking, the basic principle of this method is the same as that of modern contraceptive drugs such as external contraceptive cream and contraceptive suppository. Crocodile dung is strongly acidic and does have a certain spermicidal effect, so its contraceptive effect is very likely to be effective. However, due to the strong smell of animal feces, this contraceptive method has "disappeared".
Five, drinking silver contraception
There are also ways to drink silver. Mercury can indeed be used for contraception, but mercury is very toxic. Maybe drinking a small amount won't kill you. Nowadays, in the rural areas of northern China, many elderly people use silver as a contraceptive when they are young, which is definitely harmful to their health. In the past, a small amount of mercury was put into the tea or daily food that prostitutes drank. It is said that the effect is very good. Of course, prostitutes were kept in the dark, thinking that incense burner ash or something could be used for contraception. Otherwise prostitutes know that mercury is poisonous and dare not drink it! Feminization such as thinning voice and enlarged breasts. Such people are prone to male infertility, and even if they give birth, the next generation is more likely to be deformed. Women can cause irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abnormal ovulation, no sexual desire or stop ovulation.
Analysis:
According to modern scientific research, a large dose of mercury can kill people, but a small dose can kill the fetus in the uterus. It is reported that the incidence of menstrual disorders among female workers exposed to mercury vapor for a long time in the working environment is 2 ~ 3 times higher than that of the normal control group. Common symptoms include menorrhagia, prolonged menstrual period and dysmenorrhea. There are also people with too little menstruation and fewer menstrual days. Mercury can cross the placental barrier, leading to miscarriage or premature delivery.
Six, condom contraception
In ancient times, there were also records of using "condoms", such as animal casings, which were said to be sheep's, and pig bladders were early "condoms". However, according to historical records, the "condom" used in the western medieval courts is an animal casing, and there is also a very nice name-"Dutch hat". The ancients in China also used fish fat as a "condom". In the museum's collection, there are condoms made of sheep intestines by the ancients, and some are close to the embryonic form of modern condoms.
The oldest condom in the world is made of swim bladder and animal intestines.
Analysis:
The prototype of durex?
Seven, persimmon pedicle contraception.
There is also a folk folk folk prescription, which says that seven persimmons are dried with tiles and 49 persimmons are eaten for seven consecutive days. If washed with cold water, you can be sterile for one year, but you can't eat persimmons within one year. Eat seven persimmon stalks if you want to get pregnant. It sounds a little strange. During the Republic of China, a prostitute wrote a book similar to a memoir, which introduced the plot of contraception, saying that pimps would let themselves have a sip of soup before receiving guests. This soup tastes sweet and sour. Drink it, she will never get pregnant ... but the soup this prostitute drinks should be water brewed with persimmon stalk powder, but there is also a saying that persimmon stalks are brewed with yellow wine.
Analysis:
Modern medical research shows that persimmon stem contains oleanolic acid and betulinic acid, which are often mixed with ginseng and clove in Chinese medicine to make persimmon thread powder, which has the function of reducing qi and stopping hiccups. The flowers, roots and skins of persimmons are also good medicinal materials. Persimmon trees can be called treasures all over.
After reading the above contraceptive methods of ancient women, do you feel that you have opened your eyes? Of course, with the progress of modern science and medicine, the emergence of safe and effective contraceptive methods such as condoms and birth control pills can ensure that we can enjoy the pleasure of love without worrying about accidentally breaking into a "love accident".