Description
Use herbal medicines to treat women at any stage of life! Botanical Medicine for Women's Health, 2nd Edition provides an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to botanical interventions for many different medical conditions. More than 150 natural products are covered, showing their benefits in gynecologic health, fertility and childbearing, and menopausal health. This edition includes new full-color photos of herbal plants along with a discussion of the role of botanicals in healthy aging. Written by Aviva Romm, an experienced herbalist, midwife, and physician, this unique guide is an essential resource for everyday practice of herbal medicine.Winner of the 2010 American Botanical Council's James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award!- Current, evidence-based information covers more than 150 botanicals for over 35 different conditions.- Case studies provide realistic scenarios and help you apply the content to the real world.- Treatment and formula boxes summarize the most important information.- Color illustrations and photographs of plants enable you to identify herbs visually as well as by substance make-up.- Logical chapter organization begins with the principles of herbal medicine and then covers women's health conditions organized chronologically by lifecycle, from teen and reproductive years to midlife and mature years.- Appendices include practical, at-a-glance information on common botanical names, chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and a summary table of herbs for women's health.- NEW! Updates reflect the latest research and the most current information.- NEW Full-color design and detailed, professional color photos of plants make this a unique, essential resource.- NEW! Coverage of the role of botanicals in healthy aging for women features phytoestrogens, Ayurvedic/Chinese herbs, and discussions of health promotion.
Table of Contents
PART I: Foundations of Botanical Medicine1. From CAM to Functional Medicine: Health Care's Evolution 2. History of Herbal Medicines for Women: From Ancient to Modern Prescribing3. Fundamental Principles of Herbal Medicine 4. Guidelines for Herbal Medicine Use PART II: Every Woman's Health5. Endocrine Disorders and Adrenal Support 6. Sleep, Mood, and Sexual Function7. Bone Health8. Cardiovascular HealthPART III: Gynecologic Health9. Menstrual Wellness and Menstrual Problems10. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding 11. Breasts, Uterus and Pelvis12. Vaginal and Sexually Transmitted Infections13. Common Urinary Tract Problems14. Breast Cancer Prevention and Supportive TherapiesPART IV: Fertility and the Childbearing Cycle15. Pregnancy and Botanical Medicine Use and Safety 16. Fertility Challenges 17. Pregnancy: First Trimester18. Pregnancy: Second Trimester 19. Pregnancy: Third Trimester 20. Labor and Birth 21. The Postpartum 22. Breastfeeding and Botanical Medicine PART V: The Empowered Years: Menopausal Health23. Menopausal Health APPENDICES Appendix I: Common and Botanical Medicine Names Quick Reference Dose ChartAppendix II: Chemical Constituents of Medicinal PlantsAppendix III: Summary Table of Herbs for Women's Health
