BITTERS The following herbs are bitter in action, meaning that they may have an effect on smooth muscle and / or act as emmenagogues. (motherandchildhealth.com)
In the medical lore of Europe during the Middle Ages, pastes, emetics, purgatives, emmenagogues, sternutators, convulsants, clysters, physical maneuvers, and pessaries are mentioned. (firstthings.com)
Because of its emmenagogue properties, ascaridole can trigger menstruation. (herbazest.com)