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