Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Dear Ana, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your grandmother and your uncle. I checked the drug interaction lists and there is no problem taking Valerian and Gleevec together. Send your mom my best regards. Zavie [ ] valerian my mum is pcru since 3 months ago. this last week she has suffer the lost of her mother and a brother, she is very depressed, and i'm worry if this can affect CML. I gave her some VALERIAN pills and they made her good, but I don't know if it could affect gleevec. any suggestion?? we are going to her doc on monday. [ ] Chat Reminder - Saturday - 9:00 AM EST Chat Reminder - Saturday - 9:00 AM EST Zavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Valerian Although this is not your average herb garden herb, this perennial herb is grown for many reasons! This is an herb that was grown and its roots ground and put into protective sachets. It is said that these sachets would gaurd against lightning stricking the house, and sprinkle a little around the floor area of two people arguing to induce calm. It was put into "love" pillows and hung above doors to make evil spells go away. It was known as the "all-heal" plant in medievil times. This is the herb that the PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN used to lure away the rats...cats love it, too! Valerian's real name is: Valerianaceae-valeriana officinalis It's hairy root system is the part that is used for medicinal purposes, however, these days it grows in people's garden mainly for the 4-5' tall plant, with ferny-like leaves that sprout a head of pink or white flowers that have the fragrance of vanilla. If the plant is grown for the root's medicinal purposes, the flowers are dead-headed so all the energy goes into the root. The seeds of this herb are not hardy. It is best to start this one with the division of clumps. For medicinal purposes, this herb is used in a sedaitve manner. This herb should not be taken in strong doses for a long period of time-for you will see side effects like addiction. The constituents of this plant are an essentioal oil-.05 to 1 %, valepotriates, tannins, alkoloids, and bitter compounds. With these coponets, this herb is a sedative herb used for heart disorders, convulsions, depression, bringing down blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, and anxiety. Recent scientific findings show that a cup of valerian tea relieves stress, and helps one to fall asleep easier. It is also better for one to use a cup of valerian tea over barbiturates and benzodiazepines, for by drinking the tea, you won't wake up feeling drugged! To make a valerian tea, it is important to make a cold infusion instead of a hot one, because valerian looses some of its properties when heated. Pour 8 oz. of cold water over 1 level teaspoon of chopped root. Let set overnight. Drink 2-3 cups of tea per day, warming it a bit if you prefer. A cup of tea about 45 minutes before bedtime will help induce sleep. It is a good aromatheraphy herb for the bath as well! Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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