gtarman Posted August 22, 2013 Hey all. So I'm wanting to have a crack at growing ephedra. With my hayfever and general rhinitis I end up paying a shit-tonne for antihistamines and pseudo-eph to keep myself functional and productive, and I figure if I can do away with at least the latter in favour of some home-grown tea, then I'll be much better off. If anyone can help me out, I have a few cool seeds to trade (mostly edibles), or can pay too, either/or Cheers! PS. if anybody knows of a plant-based antihistamine that isn't toxic let me know haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 22, 2013 Im pretty sure i have some floating about.. Dunno about the viability, but Pm yr address anyways and give them a go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrubby Posted August 22, 2013 Reishi: Ganoderma lucidum is something im looking into at the moment... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted August 22, 2013 ^^ cool, I'll have a look. I managed to find a plant I think that seemed to have good antihistamine action, but the catch was that it was also toxic to the point where you needed a proper lab to make it safe/useful. Not really my bag...I prefer the natural herbs and all, probably my inner hippie :] 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted August 22, 2013 Im pretty sure i have some floating about.. Dunno about the viability, but Pm yr address anyways and give them a go Cheers Bog..but from what I hear getting them across ditches is a spotty affair. But if nobody in Oz comes through I'll give you a bell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leaves Posted August 22, 2013 I have some Ephedra, scrubby how do you want the Reishi?? To grow or dried fruit bodies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 22, 2013 Gtarman, Cosmos lol: No sweat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leaves Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) I give that mixture I listed on 'potent sedative herbs' to my friends that have asthma/allergies/swelling in their feet. It works excellent. But Cordyceps will work better than Ganoderma for all this, also don't underestimate Shou Wu (Fallopia multiflora). I think Paul Stamets capsules would do good also, Agarikon, Chaga, Maitake etc have amazing properties also. Artists conk (Ganoderma applanatum ) grows everywhere in Australia and is easy to source if you want to save cash. Also Fomitopsis pinicola is easy to pick from the wild and cultivate. Options are endless. I don't bother with growing Ephedra myself so you can have my seeds if you want, I just use Sida cordifolia. Edited August 23, 2013 by Leaves 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leaves Posted August 23, 2013 Anti-inflammatory herbs I use are Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum), Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Corydalis turtschaninovii, Nettle (Urtica dioica). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarterflesh Posted August 23, 2013 You will have to wait 3 years before you will be able to harvest and even then you will need quite a few plants. First you need to pick a variety that has more pseudo then ephedrine content for your specific use, maybe sinica or nevadensis would be the easiest to source in Australia, a lot of the rest a black listed. if you get desperate i can sell you some 1 year old nevedensis's plants. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted August 23, 2013 nuthing will beat 60mgs of demazin 12 hour relief LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted August 23, 2013 ^^ I use a generic version of that/codral atm...works a treat, but pricey as pie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted August 23, 2013 ^^ I use a generic version of that/codral atm...works a treat, but pricey as pie. i get a script from the doc 4 my sinus 5 bucks a pack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endorfinder Posted August 24, 2013 PM me I have heaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leaves Posted August 26, 2013 Gman I completely forgot about the very safe Turmeric for inflammation. Cheap, effective & safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grail Posted October 12, 2013 Hi all in looking for some or these seeds if any one can help me out that would be good pm me please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
