Herbal Healing for Women (A Guide to Holistic Healing)

Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more.For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easytouse, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remediesincluding teas, tinctures, salves, and ointmentsfor the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a womans 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 womens healthcare manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses:Common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating themHow to select and store herbsPreparation of hundreds of herbal remediesAn 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.