mindperformer Posted October 16, 2012 I also took Bacopa m.- powder as nootropic and it was anxiolytic too. The pictures of the plants I had years ago, were lost :-( Bacoside A was found to have a protective effect on cigarette smoking- induced brain mitochondrial dysfunction by maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the mitochondrial membrane. Brahmi also has sedative and cardiotonic effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
∂an Posted October 16, 2012 i hav found a simple lavender tea can be very tasty, and its a very easy plant to grow on your kitchen window sill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coin Posted October 16, 2012 Any one growing and drinking Brahmi? I'm hoping to go back to Uni next year and looking to reverse some "damage" lol The plant seems very weedy in my climate, and after looking it up I might grow it standing in water as it heats up. Does anyone know what sort of dosage for teas? I figure I will be using it fresh not dried? Use the juice (crush in mortar and pestle and squeeze through cheesecloth). 10- 30mL daily. Or find out how much of fresh leaves you need for that amount of juice, and blend with water & raw honey (to make it quicker) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 16, 2012 To the lavender: ;-) I've made lavender muffins with bourbon vanille just now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisonshroom Posted October 16, 2012 Not a tea, but with bacopa I used to chop up a good 6g of fresh leaves and stems and put them on a sandwich (with salad) - it tasted a bit like celery or something - watery and not unpleasant, but sometimes the stringy bits of stems or small bits of leaves get stuck in your teeth and stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 17, 2012 I also gave Bacopa to salads with hempseed-oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 21, 2012 some herbs are going to flower green anise, man the smell of this is the best. anise hyssop or bee balm coming into flower I think the heads will get more purple? motherwort Valerian isn't flowering but really doing well, it seems to like the hot dryer conditions at the moment see how it goes over summer but ANd I've made up a really nice tea blend using all the herbs from the garden smells and tastes great. Chamomile, mexican tarragon, lemon balm, hyssop,mint and speedwell. Not sure what the scientific names are off the top of my head. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zaka Posted October 22, 2012 Irie, As FancyPants said....Caapi leaves. I find they potent a brew & enhances the other ingredients. But I use so many different herbs in my teas it would be hard to list.... I mostly just wander around the garden & feel what is right for the tea, that is needed for the time.. Recently been using sida cordifolia & P.alba flowers as a tea for coughs.... The kids seem to enjoy it but they're bouncing off the walls!!! Respect, Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 22, 2012 I use also nearly every plant as tea, except the ones with horrible taste, also like to chew leaves. Manuka- tea is delicious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 28, 2012 a few pics of the herbs flowering lemon bergamot Anise hyssop or bee balm green anise 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) the lemon bergamot has gorgeous flowers, how does it smell? Edited October 29, 2012 by mindperformer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 29, 2012 quite strong. Its showing alot more pink "petals" today and the bees have just been hammering it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 30, 2012 , so its got pollinated now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Salty plants in winter outside: Triglochin maritima: Arthrocnemum glaucum: Atriplex nummularia: Edited October 31, 2012 by mindperformer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 31, 2012 Sour plants: Hibiscus acetosella (sour leaves with low oxalic acid content): Oxyria digyna: Spondias dulcis (sour leaves) (24-fold): Vitis vinifera subsp. sylvestris (sour leaves): Rumex acetosa: Aptenia cordifolia # longifolia: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 31, 2012 I've got Aptenia growing do you make a tea? Do you need to dry and heat treat or ferment it first like Kanna plant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted October 31, 2012 its quite a pretty ornamental as well as a good tea additive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 31, 2012 I don't think Aptenia is psychoactive, but is has a nice taste, fresh as salad of on a slice of butterbread or in curd cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted November 3, 2012 me growin <> catnip lemon balm passionflower nettle chinese mugwort woodworm lemon tea tree ginkgo echinacea calendula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted November 4, 2012 lemon tea tree has a wonderful scent when chewed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted November 4, 2012 very strong ! its about 5m tall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted November 5, 2012 do you have high ait humidity in your region? here its hard to grow Leptospermum citratum at the window... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 5, 2012 Leptosperma sp are fairly common trees in SEQ region. We have a sub tropical climate cool but not cold winters and humid summers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted November 5, 2012 I understand, the humid summers are essential for some plants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted November 25, 2012 So I have been taking Brahmi daily now for about 5 weeks (roughly). Usually around 5 gm fresh leaf and stem just chew it up and swallow it. It tastes absolutely horrid. But I have been studying and doing alot of research and computer work and I honestly think it has helped my concentration and focus. It quite possibly could be placebo but regardless I am sticking with the daily dose, what ever gets me over the line lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
