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Hi, I was wondering if you guys know of where I can find (for cheap!) any growing lights (is this what they would be called?) that I could use to hang up over my plants during cooler temperature so I can have a garden year round? |
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| Natural Teas |
[Nov. 6th, 2007|11:55 am] |
My boyfriend, Carlos, discovered Leaves & Roots a year ago and I decided today to check it out for myself. It's an absolutely wonderful little herb shop! You'd all love it, I promise.
I'm expecting and so I bought some Red Raspberry Leaf Tea to help in uterine contractions. However, I've now moved onto bigger ideas and was wondering if you could all help me.
1. I keep hearing about this Mother's Milk Tea stuff for lactating moms. What is it? Is it a single herb or a blend? Could anyone provide me with an ingredient list so I can go back to my new favorite place and create my own?
2. I have decided to make tea bags for my friends and family for the holidays. Can anyone provide me with good blends for this occasion? Anything that smells or tastes good will do. I'm actually pretty new to the tea thing... I just drink it. :]
Thank you in advance for any help. I can't wait to hear your ideas!
(Crossposted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) naturalfamily, naturalliving.) |
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| The good effects of Ginkgo Biloba... |
[Jun. 20th, 2007|11:33 am] |
Wow I see no post in almost a year! well anyhow here is something I found on a site of Gayam.com
What happened is that over the week-end I had a strong allergic reaction just after dinner. I started having this rash all over my body (starting at the arm pits). The only thing that I had eaten that was unusual was this red wine that looked kind of extremely dark, much darker than usual. So I guess I might got allergy to sulfites which are in red wine, aged cheeze, grape skin,canned tomatoes (never again!)... (but in extremely high concentration in red wine, as it is added to conserve it) ... anyhow it went away within 2 days. The Dr. gave me pills of steroid which I did not take, as I saw it went away by itself. Then I made a search to find out what was that... and now I see Gingko Could help maybe... :
Alternatives to Synthetic Allergy Drugs
Antihistamine and decongestant medicines are meant to block the histamine reaction causing the allergic symptoms. In more severe cases, steroid inhalant sprays may be recommended.
But you may not have to face a lifetime of taking pharmaceuticals. Many allergy sufferers find effective relief in natural supplements.
# Quercetin and vitamin C can act as natural antihistamines.
# Parsley can also inhibit the secretion of histamine.
# Ginkgo biloba contains chemicals that may block platelet activating factor (PAF), which plays a role in triggering allergies.
# To decrease the inflammation often associated with allergy symptoms, anti-inflammatory herbs like ginger, turmeric and Boswellia may be considered. |
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| remedies? |
[Nov. 18th, 2006|06:39 pm] |
Okay I have a bladder infection, and Ive been given antibiotics (a course of 6 tablets over 3 days) for it from my doctor, but I was wondering what herbal remedies there are, that also might help?
I am drinking cranberry juice and reducing all sugar in my diet too, at the moment.
Any suggestions welcome,
thanks :) |
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| sleep! :) |
[Sep. 28th, 2006|05:39 pm] |
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hellooo :p what herbal teas/herbal usage can you vouch for when it comes to sleeping? preferably something quick and easy?! i always wake up late in the day but i have to go to bed early because my bf gets up early for work, so i find it difficult to get to sleep when i've only been awake for 12/13 hours after having 11/12 hours sleep! i love sleeping but i hate going to sleep |
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| Question |
[Sep. 13th, 2006|11:41 am] |
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Hi all, this is my first post here though I've been a lurker for a bit. I have a really good friend that always experiences horrible cramps around that time of month, and I suggested sending her a tea. She happily accepted the offer and I was wondering if any of you have a tea that you've used that's helped you? I have one, but I've never tried it. Thanks in advance for the help. |
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| New Natural Body Care Book |
[Sep. 3rd, 2006|08:52 am] |
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I thought the people in this community might be interested to know that I have recently published a new book on Lulu.com titled A Complete Guide for a Healthy Body: A Basic Guide to Natural Total Body Care.
This is a fairly extensive book covering nearly every aspect of caring for your body... naturally. It is written in a friendly, conversaitonal manner to guide you through every step of the way - whether you are completely unfamiliar with the concepts discussed, or just wanting to brush up on some tips and tricks!
It includes sections on Excercise, Vitamins and Supplements, Eating habits, healthy Bathing routines, Skincare, Emotions and Stress, Teas, Aromatherapy, making your own products easily at home, and a long index-style section of common problems and what you can use to treat them, and much more!
(If this announcement is seen as inappropriate or offensive to the group in any way, please feel free to remove it, with my apologies.) |
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| come one come all |
[Jul. 23rd, 2006|12:01 am] |
By way of making myself come out of the closet a bit more i have made a community for likeminded herbal/pagan people
its intended as an information swapshop for herbal crafts, feel free to take a look and join in!
hedgecraft
x posted - sorry or duplicates! |
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| Cayenne and other stuff |
[Apr. 26th, 2006|03:13 pm] |
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Hello -
I am looking for references or resources to study about the pros and cons of cayenne for medicinal purposes. What it's usually used for, what quantities, and what happens if too much is used, or if it is mixed with another herb.
Specifically: I made a tea out of - shavegrass (diuretic); chickweed (diuretic, and weight loss); ginger (I seem to have loaned out that reference book to recall what I used the ginger for); cayenne (I read once that it was to REDUCE blood pressure - now I'm hearing it is a stimulant and is used for RAISING blood pressure - GAH!); and honey.
Does a homemade herbal tea grow too strong if it isn't drunk within a specific amount of time? Can the herbs end up being toxic with time (as in, sitting in a pitcher in the fridge)? Regular black or green tea can be in the refrigerator with little more danger than just eventually going rancid. What about the herbals?
I'll be crossposting this in a few pertinent communities - please forgive the multiples.
Not necessarily looking for anyone to do my research for me - just point me in the right direction, but if you have some knowledge about these particular things, I would of course be glad to have your input.
Thanks so much. |
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| Gold Dragon Herbal - Major Update 2-16-2006! |
[Feb. 16th, 2006|06:01 am] |
I have just completed a major update to Gold Dragon Herbal!
A new section, 'Bath Products', has been added, containing Bath Salts, Bath Bombs, and Milk Baths.
Also, our blends have been renamed, and the Sets descriptions have been updated to include individual descriptions of each item included with the set.
Come check out all we have to offer! Now over 70 products to choose from, and we always take custom orders (just contact us for details and price quotes)! |
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| WHITE RABBIT HERBS ON OFFER |
[Jan. 16th, 2006|04:53 pm] |
Just thought I would link you to this offer on the pagan_uk forum as some of you may be interested on these deald on bulk buys.
http://www.livejournal.com/community/pagan_uk/19741.html
Please note that due to EU regualtions herbs can oly be shipped to the UK and Europe - thanks
Also bay leaves, lavender, juniper berries, rosemary and fennel seeds have now gone.
Love & Blessings
Lisa |
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| anti depressant |
[Jan. 6th, 2006|01:53 pm] |
x-posted to every natural medicine forum i know
hi,
i have a friend who has been on anti depressants, she came off them a few months a go i believe. although she no longer feels constantly depressed, she has regular 'down' days. she doesn't want to go back on anti depressants, so is looking for a more natural alternative.
however, she cannot take st johns wort as she is taking the contraceptive pill.
can anyone suggest another herbal anti depressant? what would also be good is an herbal mood lifter that she can take on those 'down' days.
many thanks |
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| PLMD |
[Dec. 19th, 2005|01:22 pm] |
x-posted to every natural medicine forum i'm a member of!
my boyfriend has a sleep disoder called periodic limb movement disorder. in his sleep he will jerk and twitch his legs and torso continuosly for up to an hour or so, stop and then after a while (sometimes a few hours) he will start twitching again. it does not bother him, but his movements keep me awake at night.
he doesn't twitch and jerk every night, he seems to go thru phases. he can go for a long succession of nights without the movement but then will start twitching again for many nights in a row. or it can just be a few one off nights randomly spaced.
can anyone offer some advice on treating this with herbal or alternative remedies. i've researched into alternative treatment but have found nothing. there are pharmaceutical medicines to treat this, but my boyfriend is not very willing to try these, and i would prefer him to use a more natural method.
can anyone help? |
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| Chinese Skullcap |
[Nov. 22nd, 2005|03:40 pm] |
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Does anyone have any information about Chinese skullcap? I don't even know what it is, except that my boss has gotten very, very ill the two times she's taken it. (Two different herbal products.) Wikipedia doesn't have anything, but I haven't looked anywhere else, yet. (x-posted to several communities) |
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| Major Update and Sale! |
[Nov. 13th, 2005|02:33 pm] |
***Gold Dragon Herbal is having a major update and sale!!!***
I have gone in and added trial-sized bottles of almost all of my products (all except those that cannot be made in a trial size, like the eyepillows). This is a great, inexpensive way to try out one or more of my products.
I have also added a number of sets, in both full and trial-size, all of them at considerable savings (10-20%) off the individual price. These would make wonderful gifts for the holidays... or for yourself!
Also, from now until Christmas, over half of my full size items are on sale, 10-20% off! This is a *huge* sale, come and take advantage of it! |
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| Spider Silk |
[Nov. 13th, 2005|03:28 pm] |
I am researching medicinal uses of spider silk, so was wondering if anyone either has used it him/herself, or know of someone who has, or can direct me to some resources to do more study on my own. I did a Dogpile search, but so far nothing I've run across is telling me what I'm looking for.
Also - is there a specific way to harvest spider silk, besides just winding it up on a stick for use later? Can spider silk be washed, or is it better to harvest the cleanest silk one can find?
I'll gladly read any more information, especially if there are questions someone recognizes that I didn't ask.
Thanks.
X-posted to various communities. |
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| freeze or dry? |
[Oct. 2nd, 2005|12:21 pm] |
so this is our first year of living in washington state
and i'm still not sure how well any of my plants will survive the winter
out on our patio, both upstairs and down, in pots
- as i am used to living in texas, where anything can survive pretty much
and there's not enough room to bring anything but the rosemary inside
i have some herbs
(parsley, mint, oregano, sage)
and i want to go ahead and harvest them
so i can use them before they die
what is the best way to retain flavor?
freezing?
or drying?
*cross posted a few places* |
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| (no subject) |
[Aug. 12th, 2005|04:42 pm] |
so i have a dill plant
the flowers seem to be turning into seeds
do i let them drop?
can i pick them at any certain time?
also, the same question, but substitute cilantro/coriander (depending on your region) in the place of dill
thanks a bazillion! |
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