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adrenal glands, 13, 23
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alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
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for absence of periods, 21
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for between-period bleeding, 34
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for endometriosis, 54
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for irregular periods, 26
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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for premenstrual syndrome, 44
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source of phytoestrogens, 77
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amenorrhea, absence of periods: see menstruation
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androgen hormones, adrenal glands and, 13
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anise (Pimpinella anisum)
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source of phytoestrogens, 76
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anovulatory, 16
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antibacterial peri-wash, 67
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antiestrogenic diet, 77-78
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antifungal peri-wash, 67
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antioxidants, for uterine fibroids, 49
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artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
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for heavy bleeding, 31
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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for premenstrual syndrome, 43
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astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
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for vaginal infections, 65
B
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basil essential oil, for painful periods, 38
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bath, herbal, how to prepare, 72
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bayberry root bark (Myrica cerifera)
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for vaginal infections, 66
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beta-carotene, 46, 49, 50, 53
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bioflavonoids, 30
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birch bark (Betula pendula)
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for urinary tract infections, 70
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black cohosh root (Cimicifuga racemosa)
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for absence of periods, 21
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for between-period bleeding, 24
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for endometriosis, 54, 76
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for hot flashes, 76
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for irregular periods, 26
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for menstrual cramps, 76
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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for premenstrual syndrome, 44
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source of phytoestrogens, 76
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black haw (Viburnum prunifolium)
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for painful periods, 37, 38
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bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
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for vaginal infections, 66
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blue cohosh root (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
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for between-period bleeding, 34
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
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for absence of periods, 21
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for irregular periods, 26
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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borage seed oil, 15, 20, 25, 30, 33, 36, 43, 46, 62
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breasts, 8-9;
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see also fibrocystic breast disease
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buchu leaf (Agothosma betulina)
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for urinary tract infections, 70
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burdock root (Arctium lappa)
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for endometriosis, 53
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for fibrocystic breast disease, 57
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for heavy bleeding, 31
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for ovarian cysts, 47
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for premenstrual syndrome, 43
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for vaginal infections, 65
C
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cabbage
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dietary source of phytoestrogens, 76
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suppresses thyroid function, 78
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calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis)
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for urinary tract infections, 70
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for vaginal infections, 66, 67
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castor oil pack, 48, 51, 54
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instructions for, 79-80
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catnip (Nepta cateria)
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for ovarian cysts, 47

 
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