They are often taken as an emmenagogue and given as a vermifuge. |
The Chinese variety has emmenagogue and diuretic properties and is used for delayed menstruation and urinary problems. |
It has been used in treatment of candiurectic, emmenagogue, antiflatulence and antimicrobial agents. |
Carminative, tonic, diaphoretic, refrigerant and slightly emmenagogue, specially antispasmodic, and mildly stimulating. |
One of its prime uses was as an abortifacient and emmenagogue. |
The flowers are given in decoction for headache and the fruit is emmenagogue. |