r/herbalism:

u/TheBodyPolitic1

I realize there is subculture around herbal medicine. I got into herb looking for solutions. I found herbs that worked for myself. I think herbal medicine deserves credit from a contemporary viewpoint: the chemicals within the plants. I would like to see more ordinary people using herbal medicines, from outside of the subcultures using it. That would mean more support, more funding for research, more knowledge.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Large amount of antioxidants Lowers blood pressure I don’t know if what you have in your backyard is suitable for tea or not.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Yes. It is way too much.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

I feel like so many people either don’t understand this or just don’t think about it … small businesses do not get the insane shipping rates that mega corporations like Amazon can command. I know that. I don’t mean to be crass, but the bottom line for me is the total cost.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

I call him Bozo too. Amazon helped me get rid of them. I used to order from them when I had enough items to qualify for free shipping. Then Amazon stopped giving me free shipping in those situations, though I filtered my searches to return only items available for free shipping. That made the cost of using Amazon about the same as eBay.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Amazon doesn’t need your money, and any reputable companies selling there likely have their own website that you can order from directly so they can keep all the profit. I’ve used other sites for herbs, but their shipping charges are draconian. Luckily I have a brick-and-mortar store near me so I can greatly reduce my purchases through Amazon.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Different medicinal effects, so it comes down to what symptoms you want to relieve.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Ha. My triumph this year was finally getting chamomile to come up.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Is this OK to be eatable edible Don’t risk your health or life on what what an anonymous person on social media says.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

There are many antiinflammatory herbs. You don’t have to use turmeric. Ginger acts quickly. Turmeric is supposed to lower inflammations overall over time. I’m sure you have seen the headlines about turmeric supplements being contaminated with lead and other heavy metals making people who use turmeric a lot sick. It is one of the most expensive brands, but Thorne is known for monitoring their sources for contaminants.