Emmenagogue — herbalism term · PlantSage glossary
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Emmenagogue defined
— Promotes menstrual flow.
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The definition
Plants that stimulate menstruation. Traditional indications include amenorrhoea, scanty periods, and uterine stagnation. CAUTION: many emmenagogues are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Mechanism
Direct uterine stimulation, hormone modulation (progesterone-like or estrogen-like constituents), or pelvic vasodilation.
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Example plants
Classic species in this category from the PlantSage archive.
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See also
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