Books

The Handbook for Women

A very personally written book by Anda Dinhopl, the former head of the herbal drugstore . It takes you through the stages of the female life cycle: from menarche through the period of fertility and transition to old age. Practical tea and aroma recipes and tips that are easy to implement will accompany you through your everyday life and help to relieve minor ailments. Women's herbs such as yarrow, lady's mantle, raspberry leaves, important essential oils such as clary sage, fennel, sage and rose are described in detail and because good cuisine is the basis for well-being, there is also a "small spice pharmacy".

FRAUENKRÄUTER is a bestseller and long-seller in the herbal drugstore that is read, hidden, given away - and praised again and again.

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Regena Thomashauer's book is somewhat "American," a bit over the top, but refreshing and bubbly. After all the profound, serious, and critical books we've read—and will continue to read with interest— PUSSY is a refreshingly enjoyable read that Anda Dinhopl recommends to everyone!

It accompanies us on a wonderful journey to ourselves, to our wishes, our desires, our longings.

It motivates us to live bolder, crazier, happier, and more sensually, because female pleasure holds infinite energy potential!

And instead of wasting our energy on worries, let’s tell ourselves more often: JUST DO IT!

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A humorous introduction to the female body for children ages three and up.

"Lina looks carefully when others are naked,
from head to toe, completely unpackaged."

Lina has long known that her sexual organ is called the vulva - and not "down there" or "between the legs" (unlike many people who still confuse or misname vulva and vagina).

This picture book follows the curious, cheerful, and alert little girl on her journeys of discovery, where she sees how different not only underwear but also naked bodies look. You can sense her self-confidence because she is allowed to feel comfortable in her body and has what she wants to know explained to her.

Lina's entertaining journey is complemented by informative knowledge about body hair and hygiene, nudity and growing up.

From the foreword by the three designers of LINA:
With this children's book, we want to make a contribution to giving young people a natural access to the body, especially the vulva!

Published by the Viennese ACHSE publishing house, designed by
Lisa Charlotte Sonnberger (art historian and kindergarten teacher)
Katharina Schönborn-Hotter (psychologist and educator)
Flo Staffelmayr (text worker)

Marlene Warelopoulos, the “mother” of the herbal pharmacist’s kitchen, has “cooked” for both customers and us herbalists for many years and, together with Anda Dinhopl, has held countless cooking courses.

Her – fortunately “imitable” – art of seasoning and preparing wholesome, vegetarian dishes is captured in this book.

The recipes are easy to explain and follow, and they taste delicious: soups, sauces, casseroles, cakes, and the herbal pharmacy classics like our vegetable cake and oat biscuits.
There is also a short, clear explanation of the nutritional principles of Ayurveda.

The book is also suitable for those who are not interested in Ayurveda but appreciate good vegetarian cuisine.

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Subtitles:
Strengthen and nourish your fertility. Recipes, yoga, and herbs
With scientifically based tips and foods that increase fertility!

Andrea and Denise write empathetically and with a wealth of personal experience about fertility, acceptance and letting go, birth children and star children, relationships, sexuality, and sensuality. Most of the space is devoted to recipes that support fertility, accompanied by effective herbal remedies and powerful yoga exercises.

Together with a gynecologist and fertility expert, they demonstrate how self-love, mutual appreciation, and a connecting, pleasurable fusion can succeed in combination with culinary delights.

The book is a cookbook and a travel companion for those wishing to have children.

Like the authors' first book , EAT LIKE A WOMAN (it's one of our favorites!), this book is beautifully designed: sensual, colorful, and stimulating with aesthetic images, it invites you to browse through it, read it, and be motivated again and again.

It's good to learn more about fertility and creativity - in many ways!

Published by Brandstätter Verlag.

Dr. Ojuna Altangerel-Wodnar is a doctor, shaman, and a wise, strong woman.
She also ordains in Vienna. Anyone who has been with her knows how wonderful she is.

In this book she talks about her life, her experiences and systemic solutions.

A smooth read, interesting, and helpful. A worthwhile read!

Published by Integral Verlag.

The artist's path
A spiritual path to activate our creativity

The global bestseller for developing your creativity – the effective 12-week program.

Julia Cameron offers a twelve-week training program to unleash your creativity. This program has already helped millions of people gain self-confidence and rediscover their creative potential. The 12-week program, by internationally acclaimed bestselling author Julia Cameron, fosters social, emotional, and intuitive skills. It eliminates obstacles such as fears and creative blocks. Using simple yet effective exercises, the author and respected seminar leader demonstrates a path to rediscovering your creative freedom and making your life richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling.

This guide to creativity techniques accompanies the reader on their creative journey with weekly tasks, helping them overcome existing fears and doubts as well as a negative self-image.

New knowledge about the forgotten art of breathing.

In this book, James Nestor takes an exciting and adventurous journey to the lost art of breathing. He meets renowned experts from all over the world, reports on the latest scientific studies, but also finds what he is looking for in completely different places: with an anarchist opera singer, an Indian mystic, an irritable swimming coach and a stern-looking Ukrainian cardiologist...

Anyone who reads this book will never breathe the way they did before - and lead a much better and healthier life!

We herbal druggists like to encourage our customers to pay attention to their breathing, especially if they have problems with the nervous system, digestion, eating habits and cycle/change. We recommend taking a few calm breaths before every meal, as well as in tense, anxious situations. And in the evening before you go to sleep - best combined with a soothing stomach massage with our Vata care oil. It is all the more pleasing that the topic of breathing is now receiving more attention and more research and writing is being done about it.

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THE standard work of natural gynecology.

The at-Verlag writes:

Herbal remedies have been increasingly gaining popularity in gynecologists' and midwives' practices in recent years. Antibiotic herbs such as bearberry, nasturtium, and garlic, as well as hormone-like plants such as lady's mantle, chasteberry, and black cohosh, have established a firm place in gynecology and obstetrics. But the plant kingdom offers countless other women's herbs whose healing powers can enrich and support a woman's entire life.

Based on her many years of research and practical experience, the author demonstrates how traditional plant knowledge can be integrated into a holistic concept of contemporary gynecology. Whether it's cystitis, endometriosis, the desire to conceive, fibroids, osteoporosis, menstrual, pregnancy, or menopausal symptoms, therapists and women of all ages will find what they're looking for here.

The encyclopedia contains 110 detailed portraits of women's herbs, with information on ingredients, effects, signatures, uses, and references to commercial products. It also includes over 180 medicinal herbal recipes and numerous valuable practical tips and treatment suggestions. It also includes a comprehensive medical glossary. An indispensable reference work for anyone interested in women's health.

Three young women from Lower Austria develop a mindful approach to the female cycle from their own story, find a positive and sensual language for it, and invent wonderful vegan recipes and exercises, which they share with us in this book.

feminine food - NOURISH YOUR FEMININITY

Blossoming - first half of the cycle

Letting go - second half of the cycle

Visually, the book is a feast for the eyes; the images, graphics, and layout are just as delightful as the food and drink recipes. It's an ideal gift for yourself and other women.

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A BOOK FOR THE WHOLE YEAR, which is not only about smoking and the Raunächte, but about much more: about the energetic relationship between people and space (home, workplace).

Sigrid Csurda-Steinwender is an interior designer and geomancer. She has long been concerned with the topic of "better living, better working, better life" and raises awareness of how closely people and spaces are connected. In this book, she offers helpful suggestions for getting rid of stressful vibrations within your own four walls.

It supports you in decluttering and redesigning your own environment, in furnishing, and in dealing with people and with yourself.

Here are some quotes:

The energy fields underlying the space create its unique atmosphere, with which every person resonates.

The memory of our space remembers everything that happens in a space over time.

Spaces shouldn't be constraining or limiting, but rather should be used and understood as support for unfolding our full potential. Therefore, it's advisable to cleanse and clear the energy field of your home from time to time.

A key to creating a strengthening living space lies in pausing occasionally in the rapid flow of time—consciously observing and perceiving what is—and then acting accordingly. Doing this in the form of a ritual transforms the action into a sacred and healing act.

Local herbs and flowers for lust and love

In the summer of 2018, we received an email asking whether we would like to offer this book in the herbal pharmacy and be a contact point for participants in the aphrodisiac herbal hikes .

WE WANT!

Ursula Asamer is an energy ethicist, herbal educator, landscape guide, and more. On her herbal walks near Lake Attersee, she takes participants on a leisurely stroll, discussing sensual inspiration under the title "Liebesrausch" (Love's Rush), discovering the precious plants that enrich your love life, and culminating in erotic delicacies.

When reading 50 Shades , you immediately notice how connected she is to nature and how much knowledge and experience she possesses. With a good dose of humor and irony, she's able to convey this on paper!

The herbalists smiled and marveled as they read—often laughing heartily—and thereby expanded their knowledge of the aphrodisiac side of local herbs.

A clever, delightful book that introduces us to local herbs while simultaneously training our senses and mindfulness. Attractively designed, with many beautiful illustrations, practical information, and inspiring recipes.

Highly recommended: to read, try out and give as a gift!

A wonderful handbook and reference book with many recipes and practical uses of medicinal plants.

Many medicinal plants have become established in gynecologists' and midwives' practices over the past few decades. Antibiotic herbs such as chamomile and nasturtium, or hormone-like plants such as chasteberry and black cohosh, have established a firm place in gynecology and obstetrics. But the plant kingdom offers many other medicinal herbs that have soothing and healing effects on numerous women's ailments.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to medicinal plant science for women. It explains the interesting hormone-like effects of medicinal plants, profiles 120 women's herbs, and offers over 200 proven recipes and numerous practical tips. It combines more than 25 years of practical experience in gynecology with the findings of contemporary plant research. It is a valuable handbook for therapists and an indispensable practical reference for women of all ages who are affected by these conditions and are interested in naturopathy.

It's never too late to start over
The path of the artist from 60

For twenty-five years, Julia Cameron has inspired millions of people to embrace their creativity with her global bestseller "The Artist's Way." The renowned seminar leader is now introducing a new 12-week program that will help them finally realize their long-held dreams after retirement.

Her twelve chapters of self-help guide help you let go of the past and dare to make a fresh start. For the accompanying life review, you divide your lifetime by twelve, and each week you focus on a different phase of your life. This review, summarized weekly in a memoir, provides the foundation for truly making peace with the past and becoming free for a new beginning.

Julia Cameron, herself 65, applies her successful and proven tools for more creativity with a great deal of know-how to the special situation of the best-agers: handwriting three pages in the morning, creative days, inspirational walks.
A wealth of inspiring case studies tell of people who began playing the piano, painting, or traveling to distant lands in retirement. They inspire courage and demonstrate how fulfilling it is to listen to your inner voice and pursue your full potential. If not now, when?