emmenagogue

Definition

An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”).

Example Sentences

• "Take of the emmenagogue decoction, six ounces; borax, fifteen grains; troches of myrrh, two scruples; dittany of Crete, finely powdered, ten grains; […]"
• "The term emmenagogue is applied to any remedy or indeed any resource whatever which normalizes the menses."
• "Because of its phenolic ether content (methyl chavicol), which varies within wide limits, depending on the species, the origin and the time of harvesting, basil is often cited as an emmenagogue."