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Herbal Remedies
joyful1:
Hey guys :D
I've been on a natural supplement/ herbal kick ever since Y2K....okay go ahead and laugh but with seven little ones in the house and all the "experts" arguing ample points on both sides of the issue, I felt compelled to "prepare" just in case. After nothing happened, we managed to go through our "3 months of groceries" in about 4 weeks. But I continued reading and experimenting with the herbal remedies because I found it interesting, and because I found a few simple and inexpensive "cures" for various ailments.
With that said, I just want to add a few serious notes about Valerian here:
1) If you've never used it, be careful. Some people are very sensative to the effects....if you use it in tea form before bedtime, try only 1/2 cup of tea the first time. Others do not feel a noticable difference....strange herb!
2) It sounds like Valium and has calming effects like Valium, but does NOT contain the same chemical compounds. Always tell your doctor if you are taking this herb as it can enhance the effects of some sedatives as well as other drugs.
3) It smells and tastes AWFUL! But beware....rodents LOVE the scent of it! It's like catnip to a cat! You'll notice that most manufacturers will double wrap their valerian tea bags...this is to keep the scent down to a dull roar....but if you leave it out on the counter it WILL attract rodents. Keep it covered and away from sunlight to maintain its potency.
4) Don't give Valerian to children or pregnant women or nursing moms without the advice of a physician.
Joyce :)
Falconn003:
Attracts rodents huh,
Maybe that was the smell coming out of cornerstone church when i last visited. ;D ;)
like valium huh..... yuppers that congregation looked zombiefied.... :P
does it go good with dandylion i wonder, crackers anyone ;D
Rodger
joyful1:
Patrick:
I have 2 acres of wild chamomile, anyone wanna come pick some before I get the weed whacker out? ;D
joyful1:
;D hahahahaha! good one Patrick! ;D
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