Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to an emmenagogue; promoting menstruation.
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- adjective Stimulating blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing
menstruation .
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Examples
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The plant isn't directly emmenagogic, however, but recommended for regulating the menstrual cycle and preventing cramps, etc.
Rapunzel, Parsley & Pregnancy Warner, Marina 2008
arby commented on the word emmenagogic
inducing menstruation.
June 9, 2007