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

Herbal Healing for Women

Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages