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adrenal glands, 13, 23 |
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alfalfa (Medicago sativa) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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