HYGIEIA: A Woman's Herbal
By Jeannine Parvati Baker
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To order this book, please contact Loi at hygieia_ordering@yahoo.com
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HYGIEIA is the Greek Goddess of Healing and the root of our English word, hygiene.
This book is for the soul hygiene of women so that we might be our own
gyn/ecologists and midwives. Originally published in 1978, the author
meets young women all over the world who grew up with HYGIEIA in their
mothers' libraries, they are grateful for not ever having to go to a
gynecologist or obstetrician. Instead, HYGIEIA guides them to
stay healthy!
HYGIEIA presents a radical approach to healing plant psychology. The author engages the soul of plants through
their myths, anecdotal evidence sand present day uses. Plants are introduced as friends, as potent allies
in a relationship with our own souls for the purpose of wholeness and living in balance on a day to day basis.
Dear Jeannine,
I bought your book "Hygieia: A Women's Herbal" when
I was first living on my own. The woman in my local herbal
shop commented on how her personal copy was well-loved and
dogeared. I have to say that my copy has lovingly achieved
dog-ear status as well. I've looked to all of your books
through my journey with menstrual health, fertility awareness,
and pregnancy. The mythological and feminist themes in your
writing as very important to me, especially in this time
when people are hesitant to discuss spirituality and politics
in the same breath as health.
Meeting you in person, for our consultation, was a wonderful
experience. You helped me find words to describe the strong
visions that guide me. The maieutic tradition has empowered
me to heal myself, and to provide others with the space
to heal themselves. I look forward to reading your future
creative works and sharing in consultations!
Blessings,
Kara Spencer
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Herbs are the body of this
comprehensive textbook in self-healing. Plants, like women, know the
secrets of life we know how to turn light into matter. When plants do
it it is called photosynthesis when women become mothers, we do the
same as embryogenesis. The herbs are organized according to the
cycles of women. Herbs for Menarche through Menopause with chapters
on Pregnancy, Birth and Lactation.
Herbs for the Mind, If You Are
Getting Off of the Pill, Aphrodisiacs and Anaphrodisiacs and other
chapters are all interwoven with poetry and inspirations, recipes for
women's health. Also herbs are shared as allies for the common
gynecological diseases and are listed in three indices by common
name, botanic (Latin) name and by condition to which the herb is
related. This herbal is no less than a (r)evolutionary invitation to
all Goddesses-in-Embryo to realize our WHOLENESS as women. Not
surprisingly, many of the men women love, buy HYGIEIA: A WOMAN'S
HERBAL as a gift for their special one, which is treasured through
the generations.
Plus Glossary, Bibliography,
and many Appendices on Total Mothering, Dreams,Abortions,
Circumcision, Bump Stories, etc.
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June 2003
Dear Jeannine,
I met you through Marilyn Milos at age
12 through the book Hygieia: A Woman's Herbal. It was like discovering
the Earth was round for the first time. Since then, I have and continue
to hold everything you say with utmost respect. You are the reason
I know the amazing power of herbs. You have helped me heal a childhood
full of trauma. You are the reason I'm in love with being a woman.
Meeting your son, Quinn was the reason I chose to never send my future
children to school. I do believe that the truth of someone is manifested
through their children. In studying Quinn's behavior, I realized that
you ARE exactly what you preach. I had the chance to tell you this
in person, but I'm extremely shy.
Thank you for everything,
Donelle Brierley
Yerington, NV
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