Herbal Medicine

Passionaria · 12-02-2011, 06:06 PM

I just wanted to add one thing here about the use of herbal medicine. While mild conditions such as stress, tummy aches, trouble falling asleep, bruises, etc can be researched and treated easily, there are cautions to consider. Herbal medicine is powerful and effective but the key to treatment is having the correct diagnosis. Often a combination of herbs (always in TCM) is used and you need to understand the relationship each herb has to each other. Some herbs support the actions of other herbs, some cancel or counteract the effects. It is a complicated science. If you are dealing with chronic or complicated conditions, please don't self diagnose. Love your body enough to see a professional. What ever modality you resonate with, see someone, and make sure that you are taking the right combination of herbs or supplements to really get the results you seek. There are tons of alternative therapies, and often these practitioners will work with you even if you have to make some payment arrangement. It takes years to learn to diagnose correctly, and it is difficult for us to see our own blind spots, or to follow an odd group of symptoms to get a clear picture of the core issues.

from the heart,
Pashi

nekohl · 05-16-2012, 09:39 PM

Has anyone had any experience with DMSO? (Dimethyl sulfide- derived from lignin, the binding substance of trees)

I was introduced to it by one of my massage instructors. She swears by it for many uses. I've been doing some online research (even though you can't always believe what you read online!) and am curious if anyone has any personal experience.

Thanks for any input

12-02-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,737 Times in 1,248 Posts Rep Power: 16689910	love your body~ I just wanted to add one thing here about the use of herbal medicine. While mild conditions such as stress, tummy aches, trouble falling asleep, bruises, etc can be researched and treated easily, there are cautions to consider. Herbal medicine is powerful and effective but the key to treatment is having the correct diagnosis. Often a combination of herbs (always in TCM) is used and you need to understand the relationship each herb has to each other. Some herbs support the actions of other herbs, some cancel or counteract the effects. It is a complicated science. If you are dealing with chronic or complicated conditions, please don't self diagnose. Love your body enough to see a professional. What ever modality you resonate with, see someone, and make sure that you are taking the right combination of herbs or supplements to really get the results you seek. There are tons of alternative therapies, and often these practitioners will work with you even if you have to make some payment arrangement. It takes years to learn to diagnose correctly, and it is difficult for us to see our own blind spots, or to follow an odd group of symptoms to get a clear picture of the core issues. from the heart, Pashi __________________ *Moon cat madness*

05-16-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
nekohl Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gone Posts: 446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 632 Thanked 2,162 Times in 382 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	DMSO Has anyone had any experience with DMSO? (Dimethyl sulfide- derived from lignin, the binding substance of trees) I was introduced to it by one of my massage instructors. She swears by it for many uses. I've been doing some online research (even though you can't always believe what you read online!) and am curious if anyone has any personal experience. Thanks for any input __________________