Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

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