Table of Contents

Part One: Foundations of Botanical Medicine 1. Botanical Medicines, CAM, and Integrative Medicine: Definitions and Use Prevalence 2. History of Herbal Medicines for Women 3. Fundamental Principles of Herbal Medicine 4. Guidelines for Herbal Medicine Use 5. Diet, Nutrition, and Women's Health 6. Real Anatomy: Reproductive Anatomy and Endocrinology Primer Part Two: General Gynecologic and Menstrual Health Concerns 7. Menstrual Wellness and Menstrual Problems 8. Endocrine Disorders and Adrenal Support 9. Conditions of the Reproductive Organs 10. Vaginal Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 11. Urinary Complaints 12. Breast Cancer Part Three: Fertility and the Childbearing Cycle 13. Pregnancy and Botanical Medicine Use and Safety 14. Fertility Challenges 15. Pregnancy: First Trimester 16. Pregnancy: Second Trimester 17. Pregnancy: Third Trimester 18. Labor and Birth 19. The Post Partum 20. Breastfeeding and Botanical Medicine Part Four: The Menopausal Years 21. Menopausal Health Part Five: Plant Profiles Black cohosh Blue cohosh Chaste tree Dong quai Ginger Kava kava Red clover St. John's wort Uva ursil Wild yam Appendixes Appendix 1: Common Names and Botanical Name Quick Reference Chart Appendix 2: Botanical Medicine for Women Quick Dose Reference Chart Appendix 3: Adverse Herb-Drug Interactions Appendix 4: Botanical Medicine Information Resources

Reviews

"This is an excellent, and incredibly detailed book. The blend of modern research and ancient wisdom harmoniously work, demonstrating that herbal medicine is both the oldest medical system in the world and more recently becoming scientifically validated." 'Health Matters' on Swindon 105.5, 2009 "Herbal medicines are being taken mostly by women, often for gynaecological problems. Therefore this is potentially an important book. It starts with some general issues related to herbal medicine and then focuses in its main part on women's health. The book is written by several US authors and is firmly rooted in traditional herbalism, which is very different from the scientific approach to herbalism FACT readers might be used to." Botanical Medicine for Women's Health. January 2010