emmenagogue (Meaning)
Wordnet
emmenagogue (n)
any agent that promotes menstrual discharge
Webster
emmenagogue (n.)
A medicine that promotes the menstrual discharge.
Synonyms & Antonyms of emmenagogue
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any agent that promotes menstrual dischargeA medicine that promotes the menstrual discharge.
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An emmenagogue is a substance that is used to induce or promote menstruation.
Emmenagogues are used to treat amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation.
The most common emmenagogues are herbs, such as pennyroyal, mugwort, and black cohosh.
Other emmenagogues include cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
