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Achillea millefolium. See Yarrow
active ingredients, 14
acute problems, dosage and, 10
adrenal exhaustion, 121
Alkalizing Herb Blend, 90
Allium spp. See Garlic
Althaea officinalis. See Marshmallow
Anand, Margot, 165
andropause, overview of, 60–67
anxiety and depression
dietary support for, 71
exercise and, 77
flower essences for, 79–81, 80
herbal therapies for anxiety, 72–73
herbal therapies for depression, 74–76
unconscious and, 81
apple cider vinegar, 126. See also Vinegars
Arctium lappa. See Burdock
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. See Uva ursi
arginine, 107
arjuna, 101
Armoracia rusticana. See Horseradish
artichoke leaf, 103
The Art of Sexual Ecstasy (Anand), 165
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Chai Hombre, 47
Divine Wine, 161
heart health and, 101
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
for hormonal support, 64
Hormone-Balancing Energy Powder, 66
Nourishing Roots Super Powder, 32
virility and, 157
Ashwagandha Tea, 120
Avena sativa and A. fatua. See Milky oats
Bach, Edward, 79
basil, holy (Ocimum sanctum), 180, 180
Bath Blend for Sore Muscles, 57
beeswax, 22
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 132–140
bioflavonoids, 98
bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), 63
black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), 125
black walnut hull, 69
The Book of Herbal Wisdom (Wood), 125
Botanica Erotica (De Luca), 165
Bothwell, Jane, 141
breakfast smoothies, 145
burdock (Arctium lappa)
Alkalizing Herb Blend, 90
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
puberty and, 142
skin health and, 147, 148, 150
cacao, raw, 165
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
caffeine, 93
Caisse, Renee, 130
calcium, 134
calendula (Calendula spp.)
herpes and, 108
puberty and, 142
skin health and, 147, 148, 149
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), 73, 91, 94
candy
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
Maximum Maca Balls, 31
Mighty Maca Love Balls, 160
Turmeric-Ginger Dark Chocolate Candy, 27
Zoom Balls, 29
candy balls, from any herbs, 31
Capsicum annuum. See Cayenne pepper
capsules, 14
cardiovascular tonics, 167
cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), 40–41, 100, 163
chai
Chai Hombre, 47
chaparral, 69
chaste berry. See Vitex
chicken, as superfood, 34
chocolate
cacao and, 165
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
Damiana Love Liqueur, 38
Turmeric-Ginger Dark Chocolate Candy, 27
Christopher, John R., 100
chronic problems, dosage and, 10
Chutney, Fire Cider, 41
Cimicifuga racemosa. See Black cohosh
cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)
Ashwagandha Tea, 120
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Chai Hombre, 47
Hawthorn Heart Tonic Honey, 45
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
circumcision, 86
clay masks, 150
cocoa
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Elixir of Love, 162
Hot Sauce Body Butter, 163
Maximum Maca Balls, 31
Colbin, Annemarie, 168
color, herb quality and, 8
comfrey (Symphytum spp.), 124–125
Commiphora wightii. See Guggul
condensation, 21
contrast baths, 139
Cowan, Eliot, 81
cramps. See Leg cramps
craniosacral therapy, 81
Crataegus spp. See Hawthorn
cruciferous vegetables, 35
cucumbers, 134
Cucurbita pepo. See Pumpkin seeds
cultured milk products, 34
Curcuma longa. See Turmeric
curcumin, 123
dairy, 153. See also Cultured milk products
damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca)
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Damiana Love Liqueur, 38
for depression, 75
Good Life Wine, 39
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
virility and, 157
dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Alkalizing Herb Blend, 90
blood pressure and, 105
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
skin health and, 147
de Bairacli Levy, Juliette, 20
decoctions, 12
Deep Relaxation bath, 57
depression. See Anxiety and depression
Dioscorea villosa. See Wild yam
Divine Wine, 161
dock root, yellow (Rumex crispus), 90
double boiler method for infused oils, 18, 19
dream work, 81
dry wilting, 18
Easley, Thomas, 77
Eat Fat, Lose Fat (Enig and Fallon), 98
echinacea (Echinacea spp.), 82–84, 107, 139
Edison, Thomas, 119
electrolytes, 127
electuaries, 15
eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Chai Hombre, 47
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
Healthy Hormones tincture, 65
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
for hormonal support, 63
Hormone-Balancing Energy Powder, 66
Mighty Maca Love Balls, 160
Nourishing Roots Super Powder, 32
Super Maca Milk Shake, 33
eleutheroside E, 14
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), 81
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Murray and Pizzorno), 139
Enig, Mary, 98
Epsom salts baths, 124
erectile dysfunction. See Impotence and erectile dysfunction
Eschscholzia californica. See California poppy
essential fatty acids, 77, 98, 105, 151
essiac, 130
evening primrose oil, 151
extracts, standardized, 14
Fallon, Sally, 98
fasting, 53
fertile rhythms, 116
feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), 91, 93, 94
Fire Cider Chutney, 41
fish, as superfood, 34
flavonoids, 99
flower essences, 72, 74, 79–81, 80
Flower Essence Society, 79
Food and Healing (Colbin), 168
footbaths, 88
foreskin inflammation/infections, 84–86
Formula for Depression, 76
gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), 115
Ganoderma spp. See Reishi
garlic (Allium sativum and A. ampeloprasum), 40–41, 100, 105
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Chai Hombre, 47
Hawthorn Heart Tonic Honey, 45
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
Turmeric-Ginger Dark Chocolate Candy, 27
gingko (Gingko biloba)
heart health and, 100
for hormonal support, 64
ginseng (Panax spp.)
American (P. quinquefolius), 177, 177
Ginseng Honey, 46
Ginseng Tea, 52
impotence and infertility and, 111
using for good health, 53
GLA. See Gamma-linolenic acid
globe artichoke leaf, 103
glycerin, 16
goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), 69, 82–84
Good Life Wine, 39
gravel root, 139
Green, James, 1, 37, 97, 132–133
green clay, 150
guarana (Paullinia cupana), 29, 160
guggul (Commiphora wightii), 103–104
hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
for depression and anxiety, 55
Formula for Depression, 76
Hawthorn Heart Tonic Honey, 45
Healthy Hormones tincture, 65
Healthy Skin Formula, 147
heart attack, signs of, 96
heart health
dietary factors and supplements for, 98–99
high blood pressure/hypertension and, 104
lifestyle and, 96
overview of, 95
signs of heart attack, 96
herbal baths. See Baths
herbs
color and, 8
four most important categories of, 167
safety and, 11
smell and, 9
storing, 9
taste and, 9
Herbs for Reducing Stress and Anxiety (Gladstone), 71
high blood pressure, 104
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
hops (Humulus lupulus)
insomnia and, 119
as testosterone antagonist, 65, 75
Hormone-Balancing Energy Powder, 66
hormone replacement, 63
Hormone Support Tincture, 143
horny goat weed (Epimedium sagittatum, E. grandiflorum)
Good Life Wine, 39
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
virility and, 156
horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), 40–41
Hot Sauce Body Butter, 163
Humulus lupulus. See Hops
Hydrastis canadensis. See Goldenseal
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HT), 77–78
Hyland’s Homeopathic Leg Cramp Remedy, 127
hyperactivity, 146
Hypericum perforatum and related. See St. John’s wort
hypertension, 104
icariin, 156
impotence and erectile dysfunction
causes of, 110
infertility and, 114
overview of, 109
psychological factors in, 114
Viagra and, 109
infertility
jing, loss of, 116
Jungian Gestalt dream work, 81
kaolin clay, 150
kava (Piper methysticum)
for anxiety, 72
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Divine Wine, 161
insomnia and, 119
virility and, 156
Kegel exercises, 110, 131, 135
Kelleher, Ray, 61
kindness, 73
kola nut, 29
labeling, 16
lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), 91, 94, 113
L-choline, 113
LDL. See Low-density lipoprotein
lean protein, 98
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Formula for Depression, 76
herpes and, 106
Nervine Headache Formula #2, 92
puberty and, 142
stress and hyperactivity and, 146
lemon water, 89
Leonurus cardiaca. See Motherwort
Lepidium meyenni. See Maca
linden flower, 105
lipoproteins, 102
Liriosma ovata. See Muira puama
low-density lipoprotein (LDL), 102, 103
lysine, 107
maca (Lepidium meyenni)
Cacao-Kava Electuary, 164
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
Elixir of Love, 162
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
for hormonal support, 64
Hormone-Balancing Energy Powder, 66
Maximum Maca Balls, 31
Mighty Maca Love Balls, 160
Nourishing Roots Super Powder, 32
puberty and, 144
Super Maca Milk Shake, 33
virility and, 156
Magic Love Balls, 30
magnesium sulfate, 124
Making Love Potions (Tourles), 164
The Male Herbal (Green), 1, 133
marc, 41
Mars, Brigitte, 165
marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), 83, 137, 139
Maximum Maca Balls, 31
Melissa officinalis. See Lemon balm
Mighty Maca Love Balls, 160
milk thistle (Silybum marianum), 103
milky oats (Avena sativa, A. fatua)
for depression, 74
Formula for Depression, 76
Good Life Wine, 39
for hormonal support, 64
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
stress and hyperactivity and, 146
virility and, 157
mind-set, male, 4
miso soup, 89
mistletoe, 105
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, 112
monoamines, 79
Montgomery, Pam, 81
motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), 105
muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides, Liriosma ovata)
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
virility and, 156
Murray, Michael T., 139
musculoskeletal issues, 122, 123–127
mushrooms (medicinal)
cholesterol and, 103
herpes and, 107
prostate cancer and, 129
Nam Singh, 53
The Natural Testosterone Plan (Buhner), 1
Natural Vitality Natural Calm magnesium supplement, 126
nature, stress and, 88
Nervine Headache Formulas, 91, 92
nettle (Urtica dioica)
Healthy Hormones tincture, 65
for hormonal support, 63
overview of, 186–187, 186, 187
for prostatitis and BPH, 137, 138
puberty and, 142
niacinamide, 88
Nourishing Herb Blend for Young Men, 144
Nourishing Roots Super Powder, 32
Nourishing Traditions (Fallon), 98
oils, 98. See also Infused oils
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
olives, 89
omega-3 essential fatty acids, 77, 98
organic lifestyle, 117
Ornish, Dean, 104
oysters, as superfood, 35
Panax spp. See Ginseng
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
parts, defined, 11
passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), 73, 75, 92
pau d’arco, 129
Paullinia cupana. See Guarana
PEAs. See Phenylethylamines
perspectives, sharing, 5
phenylethylamines (PEAs), 165
pickle juice, 127
pine pollen (Pinus spp.)
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
Elixir of Love, 162
gathering, 190
for hormonal support, 64
Hormone-Balancing Energy Powder, 66
Mighty Maca Love Balls, 160
overview of, 189–190, 189, 190
virility and, 156
Piper methysticum. See Kava
Pizzorno, Joseph, 139
Plant Spirit Healing (Montgomery), 81
Plant Spirit Medicine (Cowan), 81
plaque, 102
plums (Prunus spp. and hybrids), 89
potency. See Virility and potency
poultices, 25
priapism, 109
probiotics, 152
Prostate Health Formulas, 138–139
prostate support herbs, 111
Ptychopetalum olacoides. See Muira puama
puberty. See also Skin health
overview of, 141
stress, anxiety, depression and, 145–146
pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo and related)
impotence and infertility and, 111
for prostatitis and BPH, 134
as superfood, 35
Super Maca Milk Shake, 33
pygeum tree, 136
pyridoxine, 114
raspberry (Rubus idaeus), 192, 192
red clay, 150
red yeast rice, 98
Refreshing/Stimulating Blend, 57
reishi (Ganoderma spp.), 193, 193
reproductive support herbs, 111
resveratrol, 131
Reversing Heart Disease (Ornish), 104
rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
Chocolate Herbal Delight, 67
for depression, 75
Divine Wine, 161
Elixir of Love, 162
Good Life Wine, 39
Healthy Hormones tincture, 65
Homemade Chyawanprash, 44
for hormonal support, 64
Pan’s Boner Toner, 159
Super Maca Milk Shake, 33
virility and, 156
Rubus idaeus. See Raspberry
Rumex crispus. See Yellow dock root
S-adenoxyl-L-methionine (SAMe), 78–79
safety, 11
safrole, 51
Sage Mountain, 3
sarsparilla (Smilax officinalis and related)
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
varieties, 50
saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, S. serrulata)
for cystitis and urinary tract infections, 82–84
prostate cancer and, 130
prostate health and, 111
for prostatitis and BPH, 137, 139
screenings, statistics on, 2
Scutellaria spp. See Skullcap
The Secret Teachings of Plants (Buhner), 81
selenium, 134
Sensualitea Bath, 57
Serenoa repens, S. serrulata. See Saw palmetto
serotonin, 77
sesame seeds, 35
Sex, Love, and Health (Mars), 165
Shake, Super Maca Milk, 33
shatavari, 164
shower temperature, 111
Silybum marianum. See Milk thistle
simpler’s method of measuring, 11, 11
sitz baths, 139
skin health
clay masks for, 150
nutrition for, 151
skullcap (Scutellaria spp.), 92, 119, 146
sleep disturbances. See Insomnia
smell, herb quality and, 9
Smilax officinalis and related. See Sarsparilla
smoothies, 145
solar infusion method for herbal oils, 20
Solomon’s seal, 125
soul retrieval therapy, 81
soy, 130
squash seeds, 35
standardized extracts, 14
stimulants, 121
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum and related)
for depression, 74
Feverfew-Lavender Migraine Formula, 94
Formula for Depression, 76
for musculoskeletal issues, 123
Super Maca Milk Shake, 33
Symphytum spp. See Comfrey
tahini, 35
Tanacetum parthenium. See Feverfew
taste, herb quality and, 9
teas
Ashwagandha Tea, 120
compresses and, 25
for cystitis and urinary tract infections, 82–84
Formula for Cystitis, 83
Formula for Depression, 76
Old-Fashioned “Root Beer” Tea, 50–51
testosterone antagonists, 65
testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), 63
Thoreau, Henry David, 88
tinctures
Formula for Cystitis, 83
Formula for Depression, 76
Healthy Hormones, 65
tomatoes, 35
tomato paste, 131
tonics, 53
Touch for Health, 81
Tourles, Stephanie, 164
tribulus (Tribulus terrestris)
Healthy Hormones tincture, 65
for hormonal support, 63
virility and, 156
turmeric (Curcuma longa), 27, 123
Turnera aphrodisiaca. See Damiana
unconscious, accessing, 81
urinary tonics, 134
urinary tract infections, 82–84
Urtica dioica. See Nettle
uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), 83, 137, 138, 139
valerian (Valeriana officinalis and related)
Antianxiety Tincture, 73
for anxiety, 72
for depression, 75
for headaches, 88
insomnia and, 119
vegetables, 98
virility and potency
causes of problems with, 157
overview of, 155
The Vital Man (Buhner), 1
vitamin B6, 114. See also B vitamins
vitamin D
for anxiety and depression, 77
form and dosage, 78
for impotence and infertility, 115
prostate cancer and, 131
skin health and, 151
vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), 142, 143, 171, 171
watermelon juice, 135
white clay, 150
wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), 32, 201, 201
wines, 161
witch hazel, 149
Withania somnifera. See Ashwagandha
Wood, Matthew, 125
workshops, 3
yams. See Wild yam
yang and yin, 168
yarrow (Achillea millefolium), 101, 202–203, 202, 203
yellow dock root (Rumex crispus), 90
yin and yang, 168
Zingiber officinale. See Ginger
Zoom Balls, 29