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Book cover image of Herbal Healing for Women: Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages by Rosemary Gladstar

Authors: Rosemary Gladstar, Anna Vojtech (Illustrator), Anna Vojtech
ISBN-13: 9780671767679, ISBN-10: 0671767674
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Date Published: November 1993
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Rosemary Gladstar

Rosemary Gladstar has taught herbology extensively throughout the United States and has led herbal travel adventures worldwide. Her experience includes 20 years in the herbal community as a healer, teacher, visionary, and organizer of herbal events. Currently, she runs Sage Mountain in East Barre, Vermont, where she teaches and sponsors workshops and sells herbal preparations. Rosemary lives in East Barre, VT.

Book Synopsis


Simple, Safe, and Effective Herbal Remedies for Women

For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies -- including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments -- for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses:

* common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them;

* how to select and store herbs;

* preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies;

* an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects.

By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1An Introduction to Herbalism19
Ch. 2Beginning Your Herbal Studies26
Ch. 3The Tools of Herbalism41
Ch. 4The Fine Art of Making Medicinal Herb Teas45
Ch. 5Making Medicinal Herbal Oils49
Ch. 6Salves and Ointments55
Ch. 7How to Make Herbal Pills and Capsules57
Ch. 8Syrups60
Ch. 9How to Make Herbal Tinctures and Liniments63
Ch. 10The Herbal Medicine Chest69
Ch. 11New Beginnings73
Ch. 12The Raging Hormones of Adolescence77
Ch. 13Menstrual Discomfort88
Ch. 14Acne and Skin Problems96
Ch. 15Women's Health107
Ch. 16Menstrual Problems: Cramps, Light or Heavy Bleeding, PMS, and Endometriosis116
Ch. 17Vaginal Infections and Genital Herpes133
Ch. 18Fibrocystic and Related Breast Conditions151
Ch. 19Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Dysplasia, and Hysterectomies158
Ch. 20Fertility/Infertility165
Ch. 21A Healthy Pregnancy171
Ch. 22Common Problems in Pregnancy182
Ch. 23The Final Countdown and Postpartum199
Ch. 24A New Cycle of Life207
Ch. 25Herbal Aids During Menopause216
Appendix I: Books on Healing, Health, and Herbs261
Four Basic Herbals for the Beginner/Intermediate261
Herb Books Especially for Women261
A Selection of Other Good Herbals262
General Books on Women's Health264
Books on General Health265
Appendix II: Herb Resource Guide266
Appendix III: Herbal Newsletters and Educational Resources268
Appendix IV: Abortion References270
Appendix V: Your Personal Health Profile271
A Sample Health Program282
Appendix VI: Quick Reference to Formulas287
Index289

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