Emmenagogue

Emmenagogues (also spelled emmenagogs) are herbs which stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus; some stimulate menstruation. Women use emmenagogues to stimulate menstrual flow when menstruation is absent for reasons other than pregnancy, such as hormonal disorders or conditions like oligomenorrhea (light menses). They can also be used to stimulate menstruation when a woman desires to control the timing, e.g. ensure she is period-free for a special event such as a wedding or vacation, or to bring regularity to an otherwise irregular menstrual cycle.

According to Riddle,[1] these herbs were also used to assist women whose menstruation was "delayed", for the reason that they had conceived.

References
  1. Riddle J. 1999 Eve's Herbs, A History of Contraception and Abortion in the West. Harvard University Press.


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