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

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

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

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

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781623176631
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Publication date: 06/14/2022
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 984,845
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

MARIE WHITE is a leading expert on herbal medicine, healing herbs, and fungi. She is passionate about nature connection, community building, holistic eros, and the reclaiming of sexual and reproductive wellness.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Foundations of Intimate Herbalism 7

An Introduction to Herbalism 7

Herbalism Today 8

History of Herbalism for Sexual and Reproductive Health 10

Herbal Studies and Research 13

2 When Not to Use Herbs 17

Integrated Herbalism 17

Sustainability and the Earth 18

Rest and Play 21

Sexological Bodywork 23

Community Education 24

Microdosing and Drop-Dosing 25

Flower Essences 27

Safety and Interactions 30

3 Becoming an Intimate Herbalist 33

Why Make Herbal Preparations 33

Herbal Terminology 34

Types of Extracts and Remedies 40

Art of Extraction and Delivery 42

Solvents and Ratios 44

4 The Intimate Herbal Pharmacy 49

Building the Intimate Herbal Pharmacy 49

Intimate Herbs and Full-Spectrum Aphrodisiacs 51

Infusions 59

Decoctions 60

Drying 61

Powders 62

Syrups 63

Herbal Wines 63

Herbal Baths and Soaks 64

Oils and Salves 65

Liquid Extracts (Tinctures) 65

Herbal Chocolates 66

How to Store Herbs and Herbal Preparations 67

What to Look for When Buying and Using Herbs 67

Herbal Troubleshooting 68

5 Sexual and Reproductive Health 73

Introduction to Sexual and Reproductive Health 73

Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology 74

Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy 74

Male Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy 76

A Holistic Understanding of Sexuality, Fertility, and Cycles 77

6 Intimate Health Conditions 79

Introduction to Health Conditions 79

Breast Health 80

Contraception 89

Endometriosis 100

Erectile Dysfunction 105

Fertility 110

Hemorrhoids 118

Libido 120

Lubrication 122

Menopause 126

Menstrual Cycle 130

PCOS and Ovarian Cysts 141

Prostate Health 144

Sexually Transmitted Infections 147

UTIs and Urinary Health 151

Vaginal Mierobiome 153

7 Intimate Herbal Materia Medica 157

Ashwagandha 157

Cacao 159

Calendula 163

Cleavers 164

Damiana 166

Dandelion 167

Ginger 169

Hawthorn 171

Maca 171

Mushrooms 173

Nettle 174

Oats 176

Red Clover 178

Red Raspberry Leaf 180

Rose 181

Schisandra 182

Seaweed 183

Shatavari 184

Tulsi 185

Vitex 186

8 Intimate Herbal Recipes 189

Nettle and Milky Oats Infusion 189

Eleuthero and Schisandra Decoction 190

Cacao, Maca, and Ashwagandha Elixir 190

Schisandra and Rose Elixir 191

Wild Rose Elixir 192

Ginger and Rosemary Syrup 193

Hibiscus and Damiana Syrup 193

Cacao, Cardamom, Orange, and Damiana Wine 194

Oat Straw and Damiana Herbal Bath 195

Healing Breast Oil 195

Healing Breast Salve 196

Schisandra Tincture 196

Adaptogenic Chocolate Bark 197

Notes 199

Bibliography 217

Index 236

Acknowledgments 244

About the Author 245

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