# emmenagogue

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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