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fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) |
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dietary source of phytoestrogens, 76 |
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fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenumgracecum) |
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for fibrocystic breast disease, 57 |
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fibrocystic breast, disease, 55-57 |
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fibroid tumors, 27; |
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fish oils, 36 |
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foicular cyst, 45 |
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 10, 11, 22 |
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full-spectrum lighting, 20, 25, 33 |
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gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), 38, 49, 56 |
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garlic (Allium sativa) |
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geranium root, cranesbill (Geranium muculatum) |
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ginger root (Zingiber officinalis) |
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for endometriosis, 54 |
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for fibroids, 51 |
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for painful periods, 38 |
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for pelvic circulation, 34, 38, 39, 47 |
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for urinary tract infections, 70 |
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goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis) |
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for vaginal infections, 66, 67 |
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gonadotripin-releasing hormone (GnRH), 10 |
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Great Smokies Laboratory, 65 |
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herbs, medicinal plants |
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antimicrobial, 66 |
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antispasmodic, 47 |
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astringent, 66 |
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calming and relaxing, 21 |
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demulcent, 66 |
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detoxifying, 21, 31 |
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diuretic, for fluid retention, 43, 70 |
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for hormone balance, 21 |
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for immune system support, 65 |
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for liver support, 21 |
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for nervous system, 26, 43-44 |
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for ovulation regulation, 21 |
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for pelvic circulation, 21, 34, 38, 39, 54 |
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for pelvic draining, 39, 43 |
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phytoestrogen herbs, 21, 26, 34, 47, 76-77 |
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for pituitary function support, 21 |
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reproductive tonics, 21 |
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urinary astringent herbs, 70 |
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highbush cranberry: see crambark |
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hormones |
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herbs for, 21, 26 |
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hormonal imbalance, symptoms of, 16 |
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT), 24, 42, 60 |
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synthetic, 29 |
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horsetail (Equisetum arvense) |
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pelvic draining herb, 39 |
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for premenstrual syndrome, 43 |
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for urinary tract infections, 70 |
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Hypothalamus gland, 10, 23 |
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hysterectomy, common treatment for fibroids, 49 |
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infusion, steeped tea, how to brew, 71 |
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intrauterine device (IUD), irregular bleeding and, 32 |
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Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia erythrina) |
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for painful periods, 37 |
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juniper berry (Juniperus communis) |
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for urinary tract infections, 69 |
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kava kava (Piper methysticum) |
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for menopause, 63 |
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for irregular periods, 26 |
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kelp, 78 |
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labia majora, minora, 6, 8 |
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lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) |
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