L3 Herbal Actions: Emmenagogues Flashcards
1
Q
Emmenagogue
What is an emmenagogue used for?
A
Absent or erratic periods
2
Q
Emmenagogue
How does an emmenagogue work ?
A
- By contracting the uterine smooth muscle (Mentha pulegium)
- Hormonal action (Vitex agnus-castus)
- Uterine tonic (Rubus ideaus)
3
Q
Emmenagogue
Mugwort
A
Artemesia vulgaris
4
Q
Emmenagogue
Black cohosh
- NA herb
A
CimiciFUga RAcemosa
5
Q
Emmenagogue
Motherwort
- also antispasmodic
- nervine
- protects heart
A
Leonurus cardiaca
6
Q
Emmenagogue
Partridge berry
- NA herb
- Also good for babies (prenatal)
A
Mitchella repens
7
Q
Emmenagogue
Raspberry leaf
- Uterine tonic
- Uterine astringent
- Can also stem bleeding
A
Rubus ideAus
8
Q
Emmenagogue
Rue
- Abortificant
A
Ruta graveolens
9
Q
Emmenagogue
Tansy
Can be toxic, very careful use
* Abortificant
A
TanaCEtum vulgarE
10
Q
Emmenagogue
Chaste Tree berry
Works on pitutary, balances homone signaling
* Hormone modulator
* European
* Good for menopause too
A
Vitex agnus castus
11
Q
Crampbark
- Antispasmodic
A
Viburnum opulus
12
Q
List herbs with emmanagogue actions (9)
A
Crampbark
Chaste Tree berry
Tansy
Rue
Raspberry leaf
Partridge berry
Motherwort
Black cohosh
Mugwort
