Roots That Run Deep: Herbal Support for Pelvic Pain, Pleasure & Recovery
By Alex Crofoot – Clinical Herbalist, educator
Roots That Run Deep
Herbal Support for Pelvic Pain, Pleasure & the Stories We Hold
By Alex Crofoot, clinical herbalist, full-spectrum doula and founder of Bloodroot Herb Shop & Integrative Clinic
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects far more people than we talk about, and it’s often met with silence, shame or confusing medical language. Roots That Run Deep is a 116-page guide that brings plant medicine, nervous system care and real clinical experience to the pelvis. The book treats the pelvis as both anatomy and a place in the body where stress, trauma and history can show up.
Whether you’re living with chronic pelvic pain, tension, scar tissue, hormonal shifts or painful sex, or you’re a practitioner supporting clients who are, this book offers herbal tools rooted in tradition and in years of clinical practice.
What’s inside
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Understanding the root: pelvic floor anatomy, what causes dysfunction, and how herbs can help
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Fascia and pain: how connective tissue holds tension, and how to care for it
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The root-bound pelvis: hypertonic (overly tight) pelvic floor, plus when a weak pelvic floor acts like a tight one
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Antispasmodic herbs: cramp bark, silk tassel, Jamaican dogwood, and working with pelvic wands and dilators
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Nervous system allies: nervines, adaptogens, nerve pain, and gender-affirming pelvic care
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Inflammation: anti-inflammatory herbs, food as medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, and the histamine and mast-cell connection
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Stagnant waters: pelvic congestion, heaviness, astringents and circulatory herbs
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The hormone–pelvis connection: liver support, phytoestrogens, DIM, and estradiol cream explained
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The vaginal microbiome: BV, yeast, testing options, and a clinical case study
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Sexual dysfunction, arousal and herbal repair: desire, arousal, aphrodisiac herbs and blending formulas
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Coming home to your body: closing reflections and recipes for reawakening
Recipes and formulas include teas, tinctures, castor oil packs, infused oils, vaginal suppositories, sitz baths and elixirs, with materia medica profiles for dozens of herbs.
Who it’s for: people with vulvas navigating pelvic pain or dysfunction; trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse people; herbalists, doulas, pelvic floor therapists, and other practitioners who want trauma-informed herbal tools.
Format: Digital PDF ebook, 116 pages. Your download link is emailed right after purchase. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer. No physical item will ship.
For educational purposes only. This book is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Some herbs discussed are potent or interact with medications. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new herbal protocol, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.
Frequently asked questions
What is Roots That Run Deep about?
It’s an herbal guide to pelvic floor health. It covers pelvic pain, tension, inflammation, hormones, the vaginal microbiome and sexual wellness, with recipes and herb profiles.
Who wrote it?
Alex Crofoot, a clinical herbalist and full-spectrum doula who founded Bloodroot Herb Shop & Integrative Clinic and works with pelvic floor and sexual health clients.
Is this book only for women?
No. It includes a section on gender-affirming pelvic care and is written for anyone with pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction.
Can I use this alongside pelvic floor physical therapy or medical care?
Yes. The book is written to work alongside conventional care, and it covers Western options like nerve blocks and estradiol cream next to the herbal approaches.
How do I get my ebook?
You’ll receive an email with a download link right after you check out.
