Herbal Therapy for Women

This is an introduction to the use of herbs in a modern woman's daily life. In the first section the author takes a look at various illnesses which affect a woman, from common complaints to serious disease and also addresses the different stages of life from puberty to the menopause. The second section covers about 30 herbs and their different uses. The book emphasizes the political and emotional factors that relate to women's health and life stages and the empowering nature of herbalism. All the herbs mentioned in this book are widely available. By the author of "The Woman's Herbal".