The Intimate Herbal, Marie White
The Intimate Herbal, Marie White
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The Intimate Herbal
A Beginner's Guide to Herbal Medicine for Sexual Health, Pleasure, and Hormonal Balance

Author: Marie White

Narrator: Xe Sands

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/14/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

All-natural reproductive wellness remedies for the modern herbalist: an inclusive guide to making herbal infusions, tinctures, oils, and powders to enhance pleasure and sexual health.

In an empowering, accessible, and inclusive guide, herbalist Marie White shows readers of all genders how to enhance sexual and reproductive health through plant medicine. A must-have for those looking to revitalize intimacy with the special touch of medicinal herbs--and a few selected seaweed and fungi--The Intimate Herbal includes tried-and-tested protocols rooted in an intersectional, non-binary approach to holistic health, herbal healing, and supporting the body through physical stress.

Readers will learn how to address and treat specific conditions; what not to try at home; and all about:
  • The foundations of intimate herbalism: The history of herbalism for sexual and reproductive health--and why it works.
  • Becoming an intimate herbalist: An introduction to terminology, types of extracts and remedies, solvents and ratios, and the art of extraction and delivery.
  • Building an intimate herbal pharmacy: All about intimate herbs and full-spectrum aphrodisiacs--and how to make infusions, decoctions, syrups, powders, herbal baths, oils, salves, and extracts.
  • Intimate health conditions and herbal protocols: Herbal remedies for breast health, contraception, endometriosis, erectile dysfunction, fertility, hormonal imbalances, libido, lubrication, menopause, menstrual cycles, PCOS, ovarian cysts, prostate health, urinary health, and the vaginal microbiome.

With tips on ethical plant-medicine sourcing and a focus on buying herbs that are organic, fair-trade, and local, White brings a sustainable, community-oriented lens to modern herbalism. She shows readers how, why, and when to use herbal medicine to address sexual and reproductive concerns, taking a holistic approach that honors the interconnected nature of our bodies, prioritizes preventive medicine, and promotes a healthy, open relationship to sex and sexual wellness.
 
Appropriate for beginners, DIY natural-medicine makers, and at-home herbalists, this book is also written for clinical herbalists, naturopaths, community health advocates, and complementary and alternative medicine practitioners.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thelma on January 07, 2023

I received this book in a goodreads giveaway. I found this book to be a reat resource packed full of useful information. I especially liked the sections on Breast health and care. The section on menopause was also full of good information. There was a lot of helpful information on herbs and nutritio......more

Goodreads review by Annie on May 29, 2022

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader. The Intimate Herbal is a well written, layman accessible herbal aimed at improving reproductive health, fertility, and related health subjects, written and curated by Marie White. Due out 14th June 2022 from nonprofit North Atlantic Books, it's 256 pa......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on June 17, 2022

This is an amazing book that seasoned herbalists and newcomers can gain tremendous insight from. It's written accessibly, while not sacrificing any of the depth or breadth of herbal science, philosophy and context. I have been studying herbalism for many years now, and have read many of the classics......more

Goodreads review by Princess on February 15, 2025

Čítané české vydanie vydavateľstva Grada, 2024, ISBN 978-80-271-3827-2 Po obsahovej stránke hodnotím: 4* Po formálnej stránke hodnotím: 1* (hlavne za preklad pravdepodobne z internetového prekladača)......more

Goodreads review by Darren on April 19, 2024

A real work of brilliance, with the deep insights, so much research, and a very enjoyable prose that makes this book an enjoyable and informative read, that is well laid out for referencing specific conditions and concepts. Perfect for beginner and seasoned herbalists alike!......more

Quotes

“As a woman who went through a lot of hormonal turmoil in my thirties, I know firsthand how using herbs and plant wisdom can bring us back to balance. I am so grateful for herbalists and writers like Marie White who are guiding us toward these beautiful, nourishing ways.”
—Shiva Rose, author of Whole Beauty, alchemist, mama, and creator of Shiva Rose Beauty

“The Intimate Herbal is as practical as it is inspiring. Complete with herbal foundations for people of all levels of experience as well as comprehensive, holistic approaches to preventative care, imbalances, and herbal therapeutics, it creates a pathway into self-determined healing that is at once important to both the individual and the collective. People of all genders can find within these pages the tools for healing, pleasure, and renewal.”
—Brittany Wood Nickerson, founder of Thyme Herbal and author of Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen and The Herbal Homestead Journal

“The Intimate Herbal is a powerful contribution to the literature available on sexual and reproductive health. Marie’s herbal knowledge shines through on every page as she skillfully weaves together information from the latest scientific research and her own practice. Her clear explanations about herbal terminology and preparations as well as her specific recipes make this book both useful and empowering. It’s a treasure trove of herbal goodness for anyone seeking sexual vitality!”
—Kimberly Gallagher, author of Aphrodisiac, cofounder of LearningHerbs, and creator of Wildcraft!

“The Intimate Herbal is a wonderful demonstration of what it can look like to thrive as a grassroots herbalist in a modern-day world. Marie thoughtfully covers a wide breadth of topics important to clinicians and students of herbal medicine intent on becoming sex-positive stewards of the plant world. Not meant as a solution or quick fix for sexual or reproductive concerns, this book instead teaches how to weave the pleasures of plant medicine into daily life for both our healing and our happiness.”
—Dr. Marisa Marciano, ND, author of The Botanical Medicine Manual and chair of the botanical medicine department at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – Boucher Campus

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