The present invention relates to a herbal formulation for the early removal of placenta in animals. The herbal formulation according to present invention is prepared from the leaves of Echinocloa colona, Tridax procumbens, Glycine max, Allium cepa and Zingiber officinale. The herbal composition used in present invention provides relief to animals without any side effect. The present invention provides an effective and low cost method for treatment of retention of placenta.