Definitions for "Abortifacients"
Drugs used to induce abortion.
Botanicals which can induce the fatal and premature expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the womb. Angelica, juniper, mayapple, pennyroyal, rue, and tansy are examples of abortifacient herbs.
A drug or other agent used to cause abortion. Other agents could be considered as toxins or poisons from plants, trees, etc.