The Sexual Herbal: Prescriptions for Enhancing Love and Passion Paperback - 2009

From the rear cover

SEXUALITY / HEALTH "There's no one better than sexy, loving, healthy Brigitte Mars to guide us through the maze and amazement of the Sexual Herbal. Her wise and caring words will reach into your heart, your nerves, and your bedroom. Get ready for fun." --Susun S. Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal series "Brigitte Mars is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to healthy eating and healthy sex. I highly recommend her book for anyone wanting to learn more about a holistic approach to attaining more pure body pleasure and sexual ecstasy." --Annie Sprinkle, Ph.D., sexecologist and ecosexual For thousands of years people have used herbs to nourish the body and boost sexual vitality in a safe, natural way. In The Sexual Herbal renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars offers a compendium of herbal, homeopathic, and other holistic remedies to help individuals and couples attract and maintain healthy love relationships and naturally treat sexual dysfunctions. The author provides an in-depth catalog of herbs that enhance sexuality, such as ginseng, licorice, and red raspberry leaf. She also offers recipes for aphrodisiac "superfoods" as well as herbal remedies for both men's and women's reproductive health issues--ranging from PMS, menopause, urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorders to infertility and STDs. The book includes chapters on Taoist and Tantric exercises for sexual vitality, massage and acupressure techniques, and nutritional supplements and their effects on men's and women's respective physiology, as well as recipes for aromatherapy love potions, baths, and perfumes; advice on kissing, foreplay, afterplay, and sexual positions; and suggested feng shui for the bedroom. The author also offers remedies for coping with infidelity, healing a broken heart, finding a mate, and keeping your love alive. BRIGITTE MARS, founding member of the American Herbalists Guild, is an herbalist, nutritional consultant, and teacher with more than 40 years of experience. She is the author of several books, including The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine and Addiction-Free Naturally. She is a professor at Naropa University, Bauman Holistic College of Nutrition, and Boulder College of Massage. She lives in Colorado with her husband of 30 years.