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MusicIsLife · 16th Aug 2008, 02:28 PM

Has anyone ever tried them? And did they work?

Im really against using a lot of pharmacy type drugs, and im more for either taking no meds, or doing some alternative thng, like herbal remedies. Ive never tried it but for my current issue, my mom really wants to put me on some meds, which im VERY against. she agreed to try herbal remedies, but i wanna know if they have worked for other people.

16th Aug 2008, 02:36 PM

Like Garlic for Colds?? that sort??

MusicIsLife · 16th Aug 2008, 02:39 PM

kind of, but for more than just colds, like I would go to a herbalist so i dont use the wrong herbs.

beckyg · 16th Aug 2008, 02:57 PM

You don't want to know how many herbs I'm on.

You do want to get a professional opinion about which ones to take. Alot of prescription drugs are made from herbs also and sometimes you can get in trouble by mixing stuff. I have been taking some herbal stuff for my bursitis which I've had for over a year. The herbal stuff works much better than the prescription anti-inflamatory the doctor gave me. My son worked at a health food store for many years so he knows alot about this stuff. What are you looking to taking herbs for? I have been ordering mine through a company called GotBody online. They have a help line which is very helpful if you have questions about what to take.

MusicIsLife · 16th Aug 2008, 03:02 PM

I have an irregular period, and i have high levels of testosterone in my blood. Oh, and im on a perscription drug for my athsma, its an inhaler. Thats it.

panda · 16th Aug 2008, 03:07 PM

The Chinese have been using herbal remedies for thousands of years.

Why don't you Google "Herbal Remedies".

MusicIsLife · 16th Aug 2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panda

The Chinese have been using herbal remedies for thousands of years.

Why don't you Google "Herbal Remedies".

I did that earlier, and most of what i got was "use this, this and this for this ailment..." and so on, so i posted this thread to get opinions on using them.

16th Aug 2008, 03:19 PM

Yeah theres all sorts that Chinese uses liek soups and stuff, but if you go to a chinese herbal place they cost quite a bit i think

Vampyrecat · 16th Aug 2008, 07:01 PM

Okay.
Herbs.

Peppermint tea : Soothes a stomach ache or nausea, also helps aid digestion.
Echanaecia : Tastes horrible but it boosts your immune system
Spirulina : Also tastes bad, but it's great for people who are iron deficient.
Lavender Tea : Very calming and relaxing.
Jatamansi, Blue Cohosh, Ginger and Skullcap: Are all good remedies to help irregular periods, also, Parsley has been known to help as well.

I personally have peppermint tea on a regular basis. And you can get Ginger tea or you can put ginger in your food which would help with your irregular periods.

Hope this helps.

beckyg · 16th Aug 2008, 07:06 PM

Asthma is from allergies. The thing with medical doctors is they usually treat the symptoms. You need to get to the source of what you are allergic to and then the asthma clears up.

Poring · 18th Aug 2008, 08:25 AM

Yeah, the Chinese are very keen on the whole idea of herbal medicine with their teas and oils. They've been doing it for thousands of years just like what Panda said and I'm sure they cant go wrong with it.

Though I wont recommend using only herbal treatments for illnesses. Where I live (lol in asia), they're quite a bit common, but I'm not sure there. Try going to the local china town and have a look around

16th Aug 2008, 02:28 PM	#1
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Herbal Remedies? Has anyone ever tried them? And did they work? Im really against using a lot of pharmacy type drugs, and im more for either taking no meds, or doing some alternative thng, like herbal remedies. Ive never tried it but for my current issue, my mom really wants to put me on some meds, which im VERY against. she agreed to try herbal remedies, but i wanna know if they have worked for other people.

16th Aug 2008, 02:36 PM	#2
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16th Aug 2008, 02:39 PM	#3
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? kind of, but for more than just colds, like I would go to a herbalist so i dont use the wrong herbs.

16th Aug 2008, 02:57 PM	#4
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? You don't want to know how many herbs I'm on. You do want to get a professional opinion about which ones to take. Alot of prescription drugs are made from herbs also and sometimes you can get in trouble by mixing stuff. I have been taking some herbal stuff for my bursitis which I've had for over a year. The herbal stuff works much better than the prescription anti-inflamatory the doctor gave me. My son worked at a health food store for many years so he knows alot about this stuff. What are you looking to taking herbs for? I have been ordering mine through a company called GotBody online. They have a help line which is very helpful if you have questions about what to take. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

16th Aug 2008, 03:02 PM	#5
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? I have an irregular period, and i have high levels of testosterone in my blood. Oh, and im on a perscription drug for my athsma, its an inhaler. Thats it.

16th Aug 2008, 03:07 PM	#6
panda EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: Toronto,Canada Age: 67 Posts: 4,653 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? The Chinese have been using herbal remedies for thousands of years. Why don't you Google "Herbal Remedies".

16th Aug 2008, 03:19 PM	#8
EthanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Herbal Remedies? Yeah theres all sorts that Chinese uses liek soups and stuff, but if you go to a chinese herbal place they cost quite a bit i think

16th Aug 2008, 07:01 PM	#9
Vampyrecat "Meow" Said the Cat. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Everybody who Matters to me. Location: 1 hour east of Portland, Vic. Age: 20 Posts: 1,622 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? Okay. Herbs. Peppermint tea : Soothes a stomach ache or nausea, also helps aid digestion. Echanaecia : Tastes horrible but it boosts your immune system Spirulina : Also tastes bad, but it's great for people who are iron deficient. Lavender Tea : Very calming and relaxing. Jatamansi, Blue Cohosh, Ginger and Skullcap: Are all good remedies to help irregular periods, also, Parsley has been known to help as well. I personally have peppermint tea on a regular basis. And you can get Ginger tea or you can put ginger in your food which would help with your irregular periods. Hope this helps. __________________ Call me Tess. Hey lets all eat chocolate!!!!!!!!!! Nom nom nom. Is the EC Gf of Heatqueen. Telly forever

16th Aug 2008, 07:06 PM	#10
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Herbal Remedies? Asthma is from allergies. The thing with medical doctors is they usually treat the symptoms. You need to get to the source of what you are allergic to and then the asthma clears up. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

18th Aug 2008, 08:25 AM	#11
Poring EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Somewhere in Asia :o Age: 19 Posts: 399 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Herbal Remedies? Yeah, the Chinese are very keen on the whole idea of herbal medicine with their teas and oils. They've been doing it for thousands of years just like what Panda said and I'm sure they cant go wrong with it. Though I wont recommend using only herbal treatments for illnesses. Where I live (lol in asia), they're quite a bit common, but I'm not sure there. Try going to the local china town and have a look around __________________ rawr :3