Emmenagogue
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Emmenagogues both stimulate and normalize menstrual flow. They are often viewed as tonics to the female reproductive system.
Emmenagogue Herbs:
- Beth Root (Trillium pendulum)
- Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
- Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium)
- Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus)
- Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
- Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
- Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
- False Unicorn Root (Chamaelirium luteum)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Gentiana (Gentiana lutea)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Juniper (Juniperus communis) Berry
- Marigold (Tagetes spp)
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
- Parsley (Petroselinum hortense)
- Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla patens)
- Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
- Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Rue (Ruta graveolens)
- Squaw Vine (Mitchella repens)
- Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
- Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
- Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
- Withania or Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
- Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.