Re:Re:Beginner question - dosages

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White willow is a salicic compound, but the synthesized version is mor dangerous

at thinning blood, causing stomach irritation/bleeding, etc. (pretty much like

every other synthesized version of the natural), so you don't have to be

hyper-sensitive about using this formula; if you have a question about a handful

(of bark vs. 1 1/2-3 tsp. of ground or powdered - as you can get alot more

powder in a handful than slabs of bark, plus I doubt they are talking an

" all-you-can-grab " handful), then follow the recipe from the PDR, as that is

taken from the German Commission E!

 

As far as Thyme, it should be used more as a gargle for sore throats (1 cup to

2tsp. for 10 mins. used as needed), and can be combined as a tea with lobelia

and ephedra up to 3x/day for asthma (Lise).

 

In health,

Steve

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herbal remedies, " bigbird3969 " <bigbird3969@m...> wrote:

> Jennie,

> In case you've missed her past posts, she is trying to work her way through

some skepticism to learn a little about basic herbology, and wherever it may go

from there, and also, using these as " stage props " that she wishes to appear to

know what she is doing.

 

Eh, it is a bit more than " stage props " and " appearing " to know what you are

doing. It isn't a stage role, it is live action historical re-enactment. It

is more like living a character than a stage role - we'll be out in the woods

digging our own outhouse holes and such (okay, so we use TP... . I'm going

to be genuinely prescribing this stuff, and people will be using it for real

complaints. It is pretty important that I know enough of what I'm doing to not

make anyone sick! White willow, for example, I already know is EXACTLY the

same active ingredient as aspirin (as a matter of fact, that's how aspirin got

itself " discovered " ) and I know that has some serious side effects, like

thinning of the blood, and should not be taken in excess or you will cause

harm. With two reccomendations for either " a handful " or 1-2 teaspoons (1.5-3

grams) I worry about my ability to help and not harm with that one...

 

Things like St. John's Wort and Valerian and actually more for my personal

reference - don't think I'll be treating too much depression and anxiety out

there in the forest, I hope. But I " m also in training as a psychologist and

run into many people who don't trust psychopharmaceuticals. Again, real people

with real concerns will be relying on me to help and not hurt them.

 

I'm sorry I presented my original concern in such a way as to make it seem

frivilous. Hope this helps clear it up.

 

Another thing I have been suggested and found a bit of research to back up is

thyme for coughs and sore throats. I assume you'd brew this in a tea as well

(tea in general seems to make my throat feel better). Any comments on safe

doses there?