Which medicinal plant has won you over recently, and why?
New favorite? Old favorite? Share the medicinal plant that's won you over recently, and tell us why.
New favorite? Old favorite? Share the medicinal plant that's won you over recently, and tell us why.
I have many young mulleins accessible to me and this area will soon be "cleaned" for construction = the plants will be lost. Does it make sense to forage them now ot is it a wastage?
Medicine doesn't always have an answer - especially with complex conditions like MCAS.
Every week, we'll ask one question that might help uncover patterns the literature doen't fully explained.
Here's my bi-weekly question:
What's the strangest symptom you've experienced that no doctor could explain?
There's no requirement for scientific proof here, only your personal experiences. If you've had the same symptom as someone else, let them know. You might help each other feel a little less alone.
Why this exchange is useful? Because we can help each other by sharing and brainstorming together. Comments are not meant to be used as medical advices or instead of help by dedicated and knowledgeable doctors. This is meant to be a complementary and educative discussion.
Hello everyone. Just want to share my recent discovery. I've always been challenged to drink enough water, even when it's hot. I recently stayed with a friend for a few days and she taught me this trick which beats lemonades in my lifestyle, at least.
Cucumber water has become my current little life hack. 🥒💧
I’ve been keeping a bottle of water with cucumber ribbons and a few pieces of lemon nearby and sipping it throughout the day. It tastes so fresh that I naturally reach for it much more often than I do plain water.
And honestly, sometimes the best hydration hack isn’t finding a “better” water, it’s making water appealing enough that we actually drink it 😅 My case anyway.
This could be a fun one for kids too: cucumber, lemon, berries, mint, orange slices… whatever makes their water a little more interesting. My tip is to keep a jug or bottle ready in the fridge so it’s effortless to grab. I got to double my daily water intake 😇. No sugar, ofc.
Please share what are your favorite little tricks for getting yourself (or your kids) to drink enough water? 💦
Pic: my now regular pitcher with cucumber and lemon 🍋 🥒 on my desk.
New favorite? Old favorite? Share the medicinal plant that's won you over recently, and tell us why.
Please recommend books that recently worked for your teenagers 📚🙏 My son is not interested in reading, the only book that ever excited him is "The Legends of Hercules", but it seems to be more of a moment rather than the content. Reading at this age is important... it develops thinking like nothing else on the planet. I have hope that the right books can set a good vector.
I did some research and it turned out that apart from various culinary benefits, it has more than 30 phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavan-3-ols and flavonol glycosides. Even esveratrol was also tentatively detected!
Interestingly for herbal preparation, high-temperature jam/open-pan processing destroyed considerably more of these compounds than freeze-drying or low-temperature concentration. I'm convinced - I froze a few batches for my future superfood blends with herbs 🌿
Medicine doesn't always have an answer - especially with complex conditions like MCAS.
Every week, we'll ask one question that might help uncover patterns the literature doen't fully explained.
Here's my bi-weekly question:
What's the strangest symptom you've experienced that no doctor could explain?
There's no requirement for scientific proof here, only your personal experiences. If you've had the same symptom as someone else, let them know. You might help each other feel a little less alone.
Why this exchange is useful? Because we can help each other by sharing and brainstorming together. Comments are not meant to be used as medical advices or instead of help by dedicated and knowledgeable doctors. This is meant to be a complementary and educative discussion.
I found these strange stuff of my sage bushes. What is this and is it ok to use the plants for tea and tinctures?
I love its naturally sweet, comforting aroma. Even without sugar, it somehow makes a cup taste "warmer" and more satisfying. I usually steep about a teaspoon of lightly crushed seeds for 8–10 minutes. Sometimes I drink it on its own, and sometimes I blend it with fennel, chamomile, or lemon balm. Recently I learned to do cold brewing in the fridge - this is really interesting.
I like the flavor, but mainly I use aniseed for soothing digestion after a heavy meal or for easing bloating and gas. It also is good for mucus clearance. Kids love it in tea, too, btw.
Medicine doesn't always have an answer - especially with complex conditions like MCAS.
Every week, we'll ask one question that might help uncover patterns the literature doen't fully explained.
Here's my bi-weekly question:
What's the strangest symptom you've experienced that no doctor could explain?
There's no requirement for scientific proof here, only your personal experiences. If you've had the same symptom as someone else, let them know. You might help each other feel a little less alone.
Why this exchange is useful? Because we can help each other by sharing and brainstorming together. Comments are not meant to be used as medical advices or instead of help by dedicated and knowledgeable doctors. This is meant to be a complementary and educative discussion.
New favorite? Old favorite? Share the medicinal plant that's won you over recently, and tell us why.
Hi, I'd like to announce a survey about the existing official and semi-official formalized ranks, diplomas, professional certifications, qualifications, etc. Anything that entitles a herbal medicine professional at any stage of career claim the right to practice holistic herbal medicine. Please answer these 3 questions:
Do you possess a degree / certification / qualification related to herbal medicine? If yes, which one - please share the name of the issuer of the paper / degree / rank.
Do you believe these are solid and necessary? Would you prefer a herbalist with the papers or a dedicated herbal medicine practitioner who has years of practice but no official paper? In some countries it is not possible by law, in other countries it is totally relevant and legal to heal people who voluntarily come for help.
If you were part of the government in your country, how would you approach the herbal medicine subject? Any thoughts are appreciated. Whatever you want to share: the good, the bad and the ugly ;)
Medicine doesn't always have an answer - especially with complex conditions like MCAS.
Every week, we'll ask one question that might help uncover patterns the literature doen't fully explained.
Here's my question:
What's the strangest symptom you've experienced that no doctor could explain?
There's no requirement for scientific proof here, only your personal experiences. If you've had the same symptom as someone else, let them know. You might help each other feel a little less alone.
Why this exchange is useful? Because we can help each other by sharing and brainstorming together. Comments are not meant to be used as medical advices or instead of help by dedicated and knowledgeable doctors. This is meant to be a complementary and educative discussion.
Здравейте! Бихте ли ми казали дали Симеоновският лифт вече работи? В Google Maps пише, че е затворен. Много ми се иска да вярвам, че най-накрая са го оправили. Доста отдавна е затворен :( има ли други лифтове, отворени сега?
I've come across this article about African medicine and it raised my interest to it. I'd like to know more: herbs, when, how, why this particulr herb is used, practical cases, of cause miracle remedies not used in the Western world 🌿 If you possess such knowledge, please share
Medicine doesn't always have an answer - especially with complex conditions like MCAS.
Every week, we'll ask one question that might help uncover patterns the literature doen't fully explained.
Here's my question:
What's the strangest symptom you've experienced that no doctor could explain?
There's no requirement for scientific proof here, only your personal experiences. If you've had the same symptom as someone else, let them know. You might help each other feel a little less alone.
Why this exchange is useful? Because we can help each other by sharing and brainstorming together. Comments are not meant to be used as medical advices or instead of help by dedicated and knowledgeable doctors. This is meant to be a complementary and educative discussion.
Has anyone had this kind of reaction? It has been itching like a fresh nettle sting for a few days. I'd like to know how to deal with this if it ever happens again.
One thing I find fascinating is that fermentation completely transforms the plant.
Fresh fireweed (Rosebay willowherb) smells green and herbaceous, but after processing it develops aromas that remind many people of black tea, dried fruit, honey, or even a little caramel depending on the method.
If you've made Ivan Chai yourself, how long do you ferment it before drying? Mine is 24 h. I'm always curious to compare techniques.
As for its medicinal value, this plant is famous as a rich in antioxidants one. The leaves contain flavonoids like quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, also phenolic acids, and ellagitannins, which help neutralize free radicals. Good enough for me.
Fireweed is very good for digestive support, too. I often make it for my kids, especiallyafter they eat some junk food :) I read in several books that traditionally ir was used to soothe mild stomach irritation and support digestion. My personal experience and my home usage with my family proves that.
I also read research on experimental studies support anti-inflammatory and enzyme-inhibiting effects for urinary and prostate health. It actually claims that fireweed has a long tradition of use for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary discomfort - this I do not have practical experience with, though the study sounds quite convincing. Link available, if needed.
The tea ceremony with fermented fireweed/rosebay willowherb is great. I you're a fan of such experience - I dearly recommend trying it because the fermented fireweed leaf behaves just like the classical fermented tea leaf, but proposes a totally different flavor and herbal medicine experience. I totally loved it. We had the ceremony high in the mountains with melted glacier water and the energy of that is vibrant and thrilling up until now - days after.
If you have tips or stories about fireweed or similar medicinal herbs I could/should also try - please share!