Women's Herbs in Thomsonian Herbalism
75 Minutes 
 
We present an overview of the herbs, formulas, and therapeutic strategies used by Thomsonian herbalists during the nineteenth century. We will discuss Pennyroyal, Beth root, White Pond Lily, Red Raspberry, Partridge Berry, Helonias, Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Solomon's seal, Cramp Bark, Tansy, Mothers Cordial, Female Strengthening and Female Restorative formulas, and Female powders, and discuss Thomsonian herbal strategies and materia medica for childbirth.
 
Materials
The audio lecture
Lecture notes
Diseases of Women and Children by Sarah Webb MD
Samuel Thomson - New Guide to Health
Cyrus Thomson Materia Medica (Thomson's son, in late nineteenth century)
 
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The Thomsonian Classic Materia Medica
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This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.