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LIPOIC ACID
QUESTION: What is Lipoic Acid and where can I get it.
ANSWER: Use: Lipoic acid is a great antioxidant, additionally it makes other antioxidants work better and keeps them
in circulation longer. It is also known by the name Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Therapeutic Dosages
The typical dosage of oral lipoic acid for treating complications of diabetes is 300 to 600 mg daily, although much
higher doses have been tried in studies. Be patient, as the results take weeks to develop. For use as a general
antioxidant, a lower dosage of 20 to 50 mg daily is commonly recommended.
Safety Issues
Lipoic acid appears to have no significant side effects at dosages up to 1,800 mg daily.
Safety for young children, women who are pregnant or nursing, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not
been established.
THYME
QUESTION: What is health benefit of thyme?
ANSWER:
Thyme, Latin Named: Thymus vulgarus (more volatile oils), T. serphyllum (wild spp),
is a great antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal herb. It is specifically indicated for lung conditions such as
pneumonia, bronchitis, pertussis. It is a good expectorant because it stimulates the ciliary elevator to expel mucous
from your throat and lungs. This herb is also a good carminative settling upset stomachs, nausea and gas. A thyme
tea can be used for a gargle for thrush or as a douche for vaginal candidiasis.
MARIJUANA
QUESTION: Is there an herb that would create a positive drug test result for
marijuana?
ANSWER: Your answer is No!
Just FYI
In the Cannabaceae family there are only two members that I am aware of:
Hops, Latin Named Humulus lupulus
Marijuana, Latin Named Cannabis sativa
YARROW
QUESTION: what is yarrow good for ? and how do i use it.
ANSWER: Yarrow, Latin named: Achillea millefolium, The white wild flower is a styptic (stops blood flow), it is
Diaphoretic to combat colds and flu (increase body temp and makes you sweat if drunk hot), it is good for IBS/IBD
because it helps control diarrhea but doesn't cause constipation. It is a great herb and does many things well. In the
past it was used when making beer like hops.
ECHINACEA
QUESTION: I am looking to take echinacea to help fight a cold, however I have no idea
what dosage I should take and which is the most effective way to take the
herb. I also wanted to let you know what a great site this is!
ANSWER: Echinacea is best taken as fresh herb (juiced plant) or a fresh herb extract, once dried it loses most of its
activity, so very rarely do pills or capsules work, and tea made from dried Echinacea is mostly inert. There are 3
species which you will see on the Market today, they are Echinacea purpurea, E. pallida and E. angustifolia. Each is
similar in use and effect. Some herbal combination will use all 3 species and may call it Ultimate Echinacea or Total
Echinacea, the plant part used is usually the root, leaf or flowering cone. Many tinctures combine all three parts and
three species, but any species and combination will probably due. To test if the Echinacea preparation is good it
should tingle your tongue, make it feel like something is dancing on it. It should also make you salivate profusely.
For use, start taking Echinacea when you feel a cold coming on, most people know when they are getting sick, and
that's when to start taking it. The problem most people encounter, when using Echinacea, is not using enough (the
suggested use on a tincture bottle is usually in a very safe zone for manufacturer's liability concerns), if using a fresh
alcohol based tincture the often suggested use is a teaspoon every hour for the first day and every couple hours for
the next several days. You will probably go through a 4 ounce tincture bottle during this timeframe. I would suggest
having a 4 ounce size on hand at your residence is best for each person. If using a glycerite you may need to double
or triple the above suggested use to see effect, glycerites are usually less strong.
The only concern could be if the person is allergic to ragweed, Echinacea is in this plant family, and could possibly
cause an allergic reaction for that person. Test it on them to find out with a small amount to begin with, a drop or two
on the tongue should be enough, increase use if no effects are observed.
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