Herbal Healing for Women

Gladstar interweaves folk wisdom, her own experience as an herbalist, and sound medical principles in a guide to women's health that is at once poetic, intriguing, and eminently practical. Illustrated.

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.

Contents Part One HERBALISM Chapter 1: An Introduction to Herbalism Chapter 2: Beginning Your Herbal Studies Part Two THE ART OF HERBAL PREPARATION Chapter 3: The Tools of Herbalism Chapter 4: The Fine Art of Making Medicinal Herb Teas Chapter 5: Making Medicinal Herbal Oils Chapter 6: Salves and Ointments Chapter 7: How to Make Herbal Pills and Capsules Chapter 8: Syrups Chapter 9: How to Make Herbal Tinctures and Liniments Chapter 10: The Herbal Medicine Chest Part Three MOVING INTO THE MOON TIME: HERBS FOR YOUNG WOMEN Chapter 11: New Beginnings Chapter 12: The Raging Hormones of Adolescence Chapter 13: Menstrual Discomfort Chapter 14: Acne and Skin Problems Part Four WOMEN OF THE CHILDBEARING YEARS Chapter 15: Women's Health Chapter 16: Menstrual Problems: Cramps, Light or Heavy Bleeding, PMS, and Endometriosis Chapter 17: Vaginal Infections and Genital Herpes Chapter 18: Fibrocystic and Related Breast Conditions Chapter 19: Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Dysplasia, and Hysterectomies Chapter 20: Fertility/Infertility Part Five PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH Chapter 21: A Healthy Pregnancy Chapter 22: Common Problems in Pregnancy Chapter 23: The Final Countdown and Postpartum Part Six WOMEN OF THE WANING MOON: THE MENOPAUSE YEARS Chapter 24: A New Cycle of Life Chapter 25: Herbal Aids During Menopause Part Seven MATERIA MEDICA FOR WOMEN 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 Index