Definition of "emmenagogue" [em•men•a•gogue]

• A drug or agent that induces or hastens menstrual flow. (noun)

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• "Dandelion greens are similarly amazing sources of nutrition - the Dents de Lion is an imported plant brought here by European settlers because it's so valuable both as a food source and as an herb [not recommended for pregnant women, it is an emmenagogue]"
• "Many herbs with emmenagogue properties promoting menstruation are contraindicated during pregnancy."
• "It also eliminates worms and is an emmenagogue, so it should be generally avoided during pregnancy."