Posted by Hombre on August 1, 2010, at 20:56:18
In reply to Re: Schisandra, posted by morgan miller on August 1, 2010, at 8:45:57
No, I haven't.
Since I can get raw herbs easily, I may look up a traditional formula and try making that. Or, I could go the modern route and get standardized extract powder and just take it like that. For the time being, I will probably buy raw herbs and add them to food as general tonics. I may also put together a heavy workout recovery formula to support my increased physical output. There are herbs that strengthen the muscles, sinew and bones as well as increase healing circulation and strengthen the digestion to help it extract nutrients and build blood and Qi. Now that I have the energy to work out, I really enjoy it, but let's be honest--the older we get the slower we recover.
I'm experimenting with ashwaghanda, eleuthero, tribulus, and a mix of saw palmetto, nettles and wild oats. I bought standardized extracts from Beyond a Century and made capsules. I also have longjack and rhodiola. I'm going more for stress resistance and optimizing hormones to fight the SEs of meds (esp. antipsychotics - these seem to want to turn a man into a mushy eunuch). I'd say the eleuthero definitely helps with energy, but the others are a toss up due to my lack of standardized testing methods. The Chinese formulas I take seem stronger. I may need to wash out and do it step by step.
Oh, I bought some jiaogulan tea (40 bags for like $4, not bad) and find it a tasty, bitter, ginseng like tonic.
Other things I want to try:- schisandra
- damiana
- shilajit
- mucuna puriens
- gingko
- gotu kola
- maca
- horse chestnut (circulatory)
- hawthorne (circulatory)
- milk thistle (rebuild/cleanse liver)
- horny goat weed (hate the name, a traditional Chinese herb)
- forskolin (I know, looks like 'foreskin' on 1st reading)
- holy basil (I'll probably grow it, drink tea)
I'd like to see if I can enhance mental function and further increase overall health. I am also preparing for the day when I may want to reduce or eventually try going without meds. In the meantime, I look forward to researching adaptogens in general and finding out what they have to offer.
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