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mindperformer - I'm interested to know your favorite rose oil varieties. Personally, I'd have to include some form of rose in an antidepressant blend

I'm sure I've come across a few different sources where it has been suggested that people on high functioning points through autism spectrum disorder are over represented in silicon valley, so there may be a link there also ?

Indian whole root/powder, organic cultivated, I'm talking about a different source.

I got mine from New Directions http://www.newdirections.com.au I don't have the bottle with the label right now, so I can't remember exactly which one I got. I think it was the 'green' variety. I'll confirm that when I can, if you want. Ayurveda recommends jatamansi above valerian, when a lighter calming effect is needed. It's very helpful for meditation, especially with herbs like bacopa, centella, shankhapushpi. It's also said to improve the memory. Whereas valerian would be used (the Indian plant known as 'tagar') to provide heavier sedation in more severe nervous disorders/hysteria, trouble sleeping, etc. They can be used together There are a few times I've taken a couple of drops, feeling a bit anxious & exhausted, and laid down supine to do some breath focusing, and have moved into a very much improved, positive state, much more deeply & more quickly than I might usually. Just a subjective report there. It can feel subtly healing, in that way. It synergises well with things like theanine, tryptophan & melatonin. I'm sure export of root material from India was restricted or banned up until fairly recently, but there are now some good fair trade, organic, herb farming projects providing many traditional herbs.

yes, undiluted. it's my new favorite oil...relaxing & not too sedating (at the dose mentioned). I'm finding it more effective than fresh ground root powder, but I may be absorbing it better because I swipe the oil drops under my tongue. Or it could be difference in source. Root is from organic Indian farm, oil is steam distilled from Nepal (if I remember correctly)

such sane words...I can hear angels singing. these are some of the reasons why the word "entheogen" makes me cringe a little. as if it's a quality that's built-in to these substances, or a reliable effect. but so does the word "spiritual" - because that is much more poorly defined, or inherently vague. I have nothing to add about Krystal, but I do like her low-nonsense/bias harm minimisation efforts.

of course you did

1 t coriander seed 1/2 t fennel seed 1/4 t cumin seed crushed and infused into cold water, overnight, then strained and taken as tea in the morning, is very helpful for cystitis add 1/2 t tribulus powder or a tribulus capsule, to make it more effective 1 t of l-mannose can be enhanced by the above tea

I like 1-2 drops of jatamansi (spikenard) oil on to the tongue to calm anxiety/nerves and help a little with sleep

1/4 t apple cider vinegar 1 t lime juice 1 t honey 1 c warm water each morning, 30 mins before food, can be very helpful for gout adding a capsule of guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) makes it even better

"with a voice like Ella's ringing out, there's no way the band can lose!"

Thanks!

Anyone who's used either or both and has some feedback? Thanks

I see "the damage done" with alcohol a lot (and I'm an ex alco with a family full of it) & i think we probably both feel the same way when the health benefits of red wine, etc, are espoused...these benefits, obviously, shouldn't encourage someone to start drinking! but whether it's herbal or otherwise, 1 standard drink daily is good in my book, unless 1 leads to 5. most people i would just recommend to cut out the alcohol....same with coffee. i hope we won't have to debate coffee then on to soy, once we're done with alcohol and coffe. forget any health claims...nothing makes up for the damage. One of the reasons I "recommend" people to drink is because they are surprised by this -- then I stipulate the amount. There are contraindications. it is ease of dosing because the decoction is done & preserved..(also solubility is a factor)...there is an element of compliancy...also it's an excellent delivery for "nervines"...these "wines" are really good for digestion... I mostly like to recommend these medicines to elderly clients. Ashwagandharishta, Balarishta, Saraswatarishta (withania somnifera, sida cordifolia, centella asiatica being the primary ingredients, respectively)...they also include things like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, etc. Alcohol content is 4-15%. Dosage is 15-30ml with equal amount warm water, to be taken during or after eating. The old folks love these medicines...they are not typically using digestive spices in cooking. They are feeling calmer. better circulation, having less gas & bloating, easier BMs you can get people taking equivalent of 15g herbs, 2-3 times daily, where if they were consuming the whole powdered herbs they would be having troubles like diarrhea, cramping, gas, etc. when prescribing powdered herbs, my standard max dose is 5g, 2-3 times daily, stirred into boiling water, then left to cool to a tolerable temperature. "does the fermentation alter the pharmacological effects" this does play a part but is not primary...this has been studied with the product arjunarishta (a herbal wine based on Terminalia arjuna - arjuna bark) ... good science, when it comes to ayurveda, is pretty thin ... current ayurveda study in india (which includes proficiency in western anatomy and physiology) requires this sort of research but from what i've seen, there are never proper double blind studies, and they are really small sample sizes. so to answer your question - no, i don't think there are significant pharmacological changes, but it may play a part in specific preparations. I can't think of any examples for lacto-fermentation...do you know of some traditional examples? In the preparation of these ayurvedic fermented products, they use dried dhataki flowers (Woodfordia fruticosa) and raisins as the source of saccharomyces. Do you think there is some lacto activity here? I have replicated some of these traditional recipes, and I just use champagne yeast, mostly because I have never seen a Woodfordia. I think it has some significant immunomodulatory activity, but I see it as a source of yeast. I have also used vodka with macerated raisins and a reduced amount of organic jaggery.

Thanks for the feedback! I have no social life, so I don't care if it's time consuming.. I guess I'll look at other alternatives besides the two mentioned...thanks for the link syner Don't think I need a 400 either

I said 1 standard drink....the recommended amount in ayurveda (given as herbal alcoholic drinks, based on fermented decoctions & raisins) works out to about 0.5-1 standard drinks. I'm not going to turn this thread into a debate about vegetarianism. If by "scientific studies" you mean T Colin Campbell/The China Study...that book is nonsense & full of holes. By eating meat, I mean a few times per week. Ayurveda recommends that the amount eaten at each meal should not be more than the volume of the person's cupped hands...a small proportion of this can be meat. I'm sure you know that ayurveda has a concept of "body types" -- this guides the choice of meat eaten and the amount...(the same goes for alcohol) "Vegetarianism, as in a plant based diet" -- everyone should have a plant based diet, whether they eat meat or not. In terms of arthritis - I'm referring to the type of person that has fallen for the "cholesterol & saturated fats are bad" myth and subsists on leaves. "Western vegans/vegetarians are rarely deficient in anything except perhaps B12" -- this is not what I see in practice...I see unhealthy "skin & bones". No source of omega 3. The majority of ayurvedic practitioners recommend vegetarianism...this is a result of the influence of Hinduism/Brahminism on ayurveda. It has nothing to do with ayurveda, in reality. I think what you're saying is correct - I was just speaking generally...Of course I don't mean that vegetarianism causes arthritis - but sometimes it is very helpful for people to challenge their ideologies...some bone broth & marrow can be very helpful

(Sorry if I sounded like an a*hole above) I like the suggestions for castor oil & celery seed. Anyone else have some home remedies for common complaints?

hereditary, regardless, consistent knee pain at age 21 is not normal. it is a warning sign that something is very wrong. from an ayurvedic perspective: jogging, running - raw foods, salads, low fat diet, vegetarianism, cold drinks with food, eating "on the run" -- will contribute emotions - fear, anxiety, worry -- are implicated (brahmi/gotu kola, jatamansi/valerian, ashwagandha, will help... take with 1 standard drink alcohol daily) recommended herbs/diet: guggulu, boswellia, ashwagandha, collagen, ghee, bone broth, EPA/DHA supplement, calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement...gotu kola.. onion, ginger (1 TBSP), garlic (1 TBSP), turmeric (1/2 tsp) daily

significant knee pain at 21 years old is not normal and diet and lifestyle should be examined... any herbal prescription should act as a catalyst toward healing, but is definitely not the focus

I'm going to sound awful here, but there is a danger to this thread.... There is no such thing as "take x herb for y condition" If you consulted someone (with qualifications/training), with knee pain - they would (should) ask 100 questions before giving their recommendations. I have qualifications in ayurveda -- it is always said...herbs are 5% of the cure. The rest is diet & lifestyle

Yes -- if you read that link above, FNQ - "Far North Queensland" - Queensland being a state in Australia

mp - you mentioned fungi... do tell

I'm guessing you've read/seen "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" ?

user "tumbletree" on ebay is minimal cost & reliable my tibicos was also very 'aggressive' - if I culture it for more than 36 hours in this hot weather, I end up feeling a little drunk from it

Friendly runs OmChi Herbs & I'm sure he has genuine oil. He has described many Nymphaea experiments