“NEEM CONDOM”---A Perfect Herbal Contraceptive

NEEM oil is being tested as a contraceptive that can be injected or applied in the vagina. While the contraceptive effect of the injection is expected to last for as long as six months, the vaginal application is for use at the time of intercourse and is believed to be totally effective as it kills spermatozoa in 30 seconds.

My idea lies in preparing condoms with internal coating of neem oil. It kills the sperms by damaging the plasma membrane . The ability of neem oil to prevent the growth of various pathogens such as C. albicans (which is one of the most common causes of vaginitis) and other opportunistic vaginal pathogens such as E. coli, makes it highly desirable vaginal  as it maintains the vaginal health besides serving the purpose of contraception in human beings. They are non-irritating and easy to use while almost 100 percent effective. It's important to note, however, that even toxic spermicides are not 100 percent effective. When tested against human sperm neem extract (sodium nimbidinate) at 1000 mg was able to kill all sperm in just 5 minutes and required only 30 minutes at a 250 mg level.  They have the added benefit of preventing vaginal and sexually transmitted diseases. 

Neem contains a number of healing compounds that lessen the chance of contracting or transmitting sexual diseases. Used in conjunction with condoms, neem can help to minimize the risk of dangerous diseases such as AIDS, herpes and the human papilloma virus (HPV). As an added benefit, neem oil safely acts as a lubricant soothing vaginal walls without danger of damaging latex condoms.

Since Neem tree is found throughout India and is easily available around us. We can start initiatives to promote research and development on this. Instead of going for harmful steroids as contraceptive, we can very well replace them with herbal contraceptive.

Please feel free to post your comments and suggestion. Share your ideas with me at mkgsonu.1987@gmail.com

Regards

Manish