emmenagogue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

emmenagogue emmenagogues emmenagog

Etymology

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

Related words

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