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pasqueflower (Anemone pulsatilla) |
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passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) |
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for irregular periods, 266 |
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for menopause, 63 |
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for ovarian cysts, 47 |
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for premenstrual syndrome, 44 |
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peri-wash, herbal, 66 |
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peritoneum, 6 |
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phytoestrogens |
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dietary sources of, 76 |
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herbs, 21, 26, 34, 47, 76-77 |
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pituitary gland, 10, 23 |
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plantain leaf (Plantago spp.) |
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for vaginal infections, 66 |
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poke root oil, for fibrocystic breast disease, 57 |
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poultice, herbal, how to make, 72 |
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pregnancy, irregular periods and, 22, 31 |
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS): see menstruation |
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prescription drugs, side effects on menstrual cycle, 23 |
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prickly ash bark (Zanthoxylum spp.) |
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for pelvic circulation, 39 |
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for uterine fibroids, 50 |
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progesterone, 5, 10; |
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adrenal glands and, 13 |
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tests for levels, 22 |
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prostaglandins, 35, 36 |
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raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) |
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for between-period bleeding, 34 |
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for irregular periods, 26 |
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for ovarian cysts, 47 |
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for painful periods, 38 |
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recipes, formulas |
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antiestrogenic smoothie, 78 |
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antifungal peri-wash, 67 |
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fruit smoothie, 81 |
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ginger dressing, 81 |
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herbal detox tea, 53 |
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herbal formula for bleeding between menses, 34 |
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herbal formula for fibroids, 50-51 |
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herbal formula for heavy bleeding, 31, 51 |
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herbal formula for menstrual cramps, 38 |
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herbal formula to stimulate menses, 21 |
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herbal tea for cystitis, 70 |
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herbal tincture for urinary tract infection, 70 |
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lavender and yarrow flower sitz bath, 51 |
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liver and lymphatic tincture, 47, 57 |
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liver support formula, 39 |
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PMS formula, 44 |
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relaxing belly oil, 38 |
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tamari dressing, 81 |
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red clover blossom (Triflorium pratense) |
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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 vaginal infections, 65 |
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source of phytoestrogens, 77 |
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reproductive cycle, 10-12 |
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rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
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for absence of periods, 21 |
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for endometriosis, 54 |
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for painful periods, essential oil, 38 |
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for vaginal infections, 66 |
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sage (Salvia officinalis) |
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for vaginal infections, 66 |
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salves, vaginal, 67 |
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seaweed, 37, 42, 76 |
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selenium, 50, 53 |
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shepherd's purse (Capsella bursapastoris) |
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for heavy bleeding, 31, 51 |
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sitz bath, how to prepare, 80 |
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herbal formula, 51 |
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for uterine fibroids, 51 |
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skullcap (Scutellaria spp.) |
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for irregular periods, 26 |
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for menopause, 63 |
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for premenstrual syndrome, 44 |
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slippery elm bark (Ulmus fulva) |
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for urinary tract infections, 70 |
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for vaginal infections, 66 |
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soy, soy products |
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dietary source of phytoestrogens, 76 |
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soybean cream, for menopause, 63 |
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spirulina, 78 |
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squaw vine (Mitchella repens) |
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for absence of periods, 21 |
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for between-period bleeding, 34 |
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