too2sweet
Yanueh
Silphium. But it's extinct now because over over-harvesting in ancient times. Go figure.
Nowadays, asafoetida is used as a contraceptive... and it starts with A.
Nowadays, asafoetida is used as a contraceptive... and it starts with A.
So far, Wiki seems to be about the only place that is listing contraceptive qualities for Asafetida. It seems to also be used primarily as a cooking spice.
asafetida (botanical.com)
asefetida
It's all over the place. You've just got to know where to look. (Or just add "contraceptive" to your search string. wink )
http://ancienthistory.about.com/b/2003/08/20/herbal-contraception-in-ancient-times.htm
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/535375/contraceptive_herbal_birth_control.html
http://www.lumrix.net/health/Asafoetida.html
http://www.naturescontraceptives.com/