emmenagogue adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •emmenagogicTake of the emmenagogue decoction, six ounces; borax, fifteen grains; troches of myrrh, two scruples; dittany of Crete, finely powdered, ten grains; […] — 1775 noun1 •An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation.Because of its phenolic ether content (methyl chavicol), which varies within wide limits, depending on the species, the origin and the time of harvesting, basil is often cited as an emmenagogue. — 2007 formsemmenagogues
