emmenagogue
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of emmenagogue
1695–1705; < Greek émmēn ( a ) menses ( see emmenia) + -agogue
Example Sentences
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Uses.—The leaves are emmenagogue, purgative like those of senna, and excitant.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
It is, therefore, an emmenagogue and its prolonged use causes hemorrhoids, especially in man.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
The natives of Cochin China, reasoning in an opposite manner, prescribe it as emmenagogue.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Smith.—Skunk cabbage is not only a good anti-spasmodic in all cases where such are indicated, but it is also a powerful emmenagogue, anthelmintic, and a valuable remedy in dropsy, in spasms, rheumatism, palpitations, etc.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
V. trifolia is regarded in India as the most powerful species and Bontius has extolled it highly, calling attention to the anodyne, diuretic and emmenagogue properties of the leaves.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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