The Complete Woman's Herbal : A Manual of Healing Herbs and Nutrition for Personal Wellbeing and Family Care

This manual for women gives an in-depth holistic approach to herbal treatments. Over 70 different herbs and their uses are described. A ready reference to diet, nutrition, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, and a chart for matching herbs with ailments are also included. Part 1 of the book provides an introduction to herbs which acknowledges the need to treat the underlying cause as well as the symptoms of an ailment, and encourages the recognition and understanding of the body-mind relationship. Part 2 guides the reader from puberty through fertility and motherhood, to the menopause and the later years. It describes herbal treatments that heal and relieve mental and physical problems associated with the natural cycle of hormone levels in women. Part 3 provides herbal remedies for many common ailments, from treatments that alleviate gynaecological problems to first aid for everyday accidents, as well as a wide range of other uses for the herbs including tips on beauty care and a range of housekeeping ideas