Bibliograph

Herbal healing for women, simple home remedies for women of all ages, Rosemary Gladstar ; illustrations by Anna Vojtech

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Herbal healing for women, simple home remedies for women of all ages, Rosemary Gladstar ; illustrations by Anna Vojtech

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-270) and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Herbal healing for women

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

29348616

Responsibility statement

Rosemary Gladstar ; illustrations by Anna Vojtech

Sub title

simple home remedies for women of all ages

Summary

Presents an introduction to herbalism and the art of herbal preparation, and explains how to create herbal teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments to treat common disorders experienced by women at different stages of their lives, from adolescence through menopause

Table Of Contents

Ch. 1. An Introduction to Herbalism -- Ch. 2. Beginning Your Herbal Studies -- Ch. 3. The Tools of Herbalism -- Ch. 4. The Fine Art of Making Medicinal Herb Teas -- Ch. 5. Making Medicinal Herbal Oils -- Ch. 6. Salves and Ointments -- Ch. 7. How to Make Herbal Pills and Capsules -- Ch. 8. Syrups -- Ch. 9. How to Make Herbal Tinctures and Liniments -- Ch. 10. The Herbal Medicine Chest -- Ch. 11. New Beginnings -- Ch. 12. The Raging Hormones of Adolescence -- Ch. 13. Menstrual Discomfort -- Ch. 14. Acne and Skin Problems -- Ch. 15. Women's Health -- Ch. 16. Menstrual Problems: Cramps, Light or Heavy Bleeding, PMS, and Endometriosis -- Ch. 17. Vaginal Infections and Genital Herpes -- Ch. 18. Fibrocystic and Related Breast Conditions -- Ch. 19. Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Dysplasia, and Hysterectomies -- Ch. 20. Fertility/Infertility -- Ch. 21. A Healthy Pregnancy -- Ch. 22. Common Problems in Pregnancy -- Ch. 23. The Final Countdown and Postpartum -- Ch. 24. A New Cycle of Life -- Ch. 25. Herbal Aids During Menopause -- Appendix I: Books on Healing, Health, and Herbs. Four Basic Herbals for the Beginner/Intermediate. Herb Books Especially for Women. A Selection of Other Good Herbals. General Books on Women's Health. Books on General Health -- Appendix II: Herb Resource Guide -- Appendix III: Herbal Newsletters and Educational Resources -- Appendix IV: Abortion References -- Appendix V: Your Personal Health Profile. A Sample Health Program -- Appendix VI: Quick Reference to Formulas

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