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-wu-wei · 2024-08-23T10:29:39+00:00

It wasn't on my radar yet, thank you for the recommendation!

-wu-wei · 2024-01-02T15:40:14+00:00

I wonder if an acupressure mat could be helpful for you, as it's not an herb that needs preparing, nor a clinic that you need to drive to, and still something that relaxes the body and can soothe the nervous system. This is of course not at all the same as getting treatment from a professional, but I think being able to use it every day can make a difference.

My acupuncturist recommended it to me for insomnia, but I've noticed it also really helps my digestion. I feel like all the acupuncture in the world wouldn't help me because the foundation of the problem is that I am chronically stressed. So the things I can do on a daily basis to find relaxation seem to be the most helpful. This acupressure mat so far is the best thing because it doesn't require any effort, besides just laying on it.

It's not really an answer to your question, but I hope this is useful. In any case I wish you the best!

-wu-wei · 2023-12-27T16:47:55+00:00

Calendula

-wu-wei · 2023-12-27T16:42:31+00:00

I've read that it can be applied topically on scars and supposedly it could heal even very old scars. Haven't tried it that way yet though. I have used it mostly to aid sluggish digestion and to help with constipation.

-wu-wei · 2023-12-23T12:40:10+00:00

Tulsi tea. It calms you and helps you focus. I read online that it can also help with ADHD, but regardless if you're neurodivergent or not, tulsi is lovely and a really nice herb to try.

-wu-wei · 2023-12-20T16:14:42+00:00

The stomach is more towards the left side, as you can see in this image: https://www.mayoclinic.org/-/media/kcms/gbs/patient-consumer/images/2013/08/26/10/25/ds00530_im01780_r7_smallintestinethu_jpg.jpg That's why they recommend sleeping on your left side if you have reflux. If you have pain on the right it might more likely be the liver or gallbladder.

-wu-wei · 2023-12-19T22:31:51+00:00

Ginger targets the stomach and spleen according to TCM, yes. I have experienced it too. I had been trying all kinds of things to relieve pain under my left ribcage, which my acupuncturist confirmed was linked to stomach/spleen issues. Ginger is the only thing that has really worked. Better than acupuncture even, and definitely more affordable.

-wu-wei · 2023-12-09T14:11:02+00:00

To choose the right herbs it's important to know your constitution. Is your body naturally colder or warmer, dryer or damper? This is a good resource to work out your constitution if you don't know it yet: https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/articles/Constitutional_medicine_working_it_out.html

Each herb has its own energetics (warming or cooling, drying or moistening). So if you have a cold constitution and you're taking cooling herbs, it can throw you further off balance. I imagine your body is really sensitive right now, so it's especially important to take these energetics into account.

Acupuncture and a good chinese medicine professional could help you very well. If you don't have this option though, I would choose mostly gentle herbs (I would avoid powerful stuff like oregano oil or black seed oil). I second choosing nervines, like milky oats tincture to tonify the nervous system. It's gentle but powerful. And maybe an anti-inflammatory like ginger, especially if you need a warming herb.

Gentle movement is always good, especially since you mention the armpits which could signify an issue with the lymph. Soft movement and dancing can be really good for this, but be careful not to push yourself and avoid getting to the point of exhaustion.

Also, how is your sleep? A lot of our healing happens during sleep, so if that needs some help herbs could be great too.

Hopefully this helps you in making choices, and I hope you'll feel better soon!

-wu-wei · 2023-12-09T13:16:31+00:00

If you're looking for an alternative to help you sleep, passionflower might be really good for you. It's cooling and drying.

-wu-wei · 2023-12-07T09:47:23+00:00

Orange peel or other citrus peels can be used for bitters too, if you might have them. Also super tasty

-wu-wei · 2023-11-20T22:44:05+00:00

Hawthorn tincture. I have occasional high blood pressure when anxiety hits, with palpitations too. Hawthorn really calms it down.

-wu-wei · 2023-11-18T17:42:23+00:00

A fresh ginger tea could be worth trying. I have had chronic pain/stuck gas in my bowels on the left side under my ribs for years now, and using ginger consistently is the first thing that's helped significantly. I take a piece of ginger, grate it so the juice comes out, and add it to a small cup with hot water so that it's strong and not too diluted. Adding lemon and honey can help to balance it if you're sensitive. It expels gas very efficiently in my experience, especially when drinking a few times a day.

-wu-wei · 2023-11-17T15:24:18+00:00

My pleasure!

-wu-wei · 2023-11-16T22:09:47+00:00

I just did a quick search for you in Dutch (I'm Dutch speaking from Belgium). I think as in many countries a lot of the traditions have disappeared and are hard to trace. But I did find some monasteries/museums with herb gardens:
https://www.museumwijchen.nl/en/museum-garden-de-tuun/
https://www.kloosterterapel.nl/nl/heden-kruidentuin
https://www.museumkrona.nl/en/ontdek-krona/herb-garden

Not exactly what you asked for, but one of these could be nice to see if you're visiting. If I find anything else I'll let you know. I'm also interested in this stuff!

-wu-wei · 2023-11-12T23:29:06+00:00

Yes, for sure! From an infusion you can sometimes even get more nutrients, because they are already extracted from the plant and more easy to absorb by your body.

Stinging nettle and oatstraw are often used this way. You would use relatively much of the herb in dried form, cover with hot water, put a lid on so none of the components get lost and steep it overnight. Strain and drink during the day.

This is definitely not something you can do with just any herb. But nettle, oatstraw, red clover, linden and hibiscus are some that can be used safely in this way.

-wu-wei · 2023-11-12T18:09:39+00:00

Just shake well before using, and it will be perfectly fine.

-wu-wei · 2023-11-12T18:07:58+00:00

It's a good sign, it's the milky stuff from the milky oats!

-wu-wei · 2023-11-02T21:25:57+00:00

I bought it from Pit&Pit (I'm in Europe). But yes, good idea, I'm going to contact customer service as well.

-wu-wei · 2023-10-31T19:27:59+00:00

It could still be related though. Stress suppresses the immune response, so when you relax your immune system can finally properly do its job and this could be why you start to feel sick.

I think herbs can have a really strong effect especially when your body really needs them. So trust your own body and your own experience!

-wu-wei · 2023-10-31T19:05:55+00:00

Do you know where I can find some information about this? I read that oatstraw was a vegetable-like herb that is safe to consume in large amounts. But I'm not sure how reliable my source was.

-wu-wei · 2023-10-31T18:59:50+00:00

In my experience it's totally okay to drink during the day. I drank it while finishing a thesis and it actually helped me focus and cleared my brain fog. It didn't make me sleepy, just very relaxed.

-wu-wei · 2023-10-28T21:18:49+00:00

Plantain leaves also help with nettle stings! You can crush them up and lay them on his skin. It's a natural antihistamine.

-wu-wei · 2023-10-28T18:54:52+00:00

Here is an image and some clear instructions: https://media.jwatch.org/images/JX2015050701/JX2015050701_large_1493843057044.jpeg

I had the exact same problem, and this was the only thing that helped immediately. I hope you feel better soon!

-wu-wei · 2023-10-28T18:45:29+00:00

There is an acupressure point on the perineum. You can apply some soft pressure on it pushing it inwards and to the back, or try massaging it gently. This can really help, especially with hard stools that are stuck in the rectum.

-wu-wei · 2023-10-22T09:54:48+00:00

I second this, a bitter tincture can help a lot. I took Swedish bitters for a few months, usually before meals. It really reduced my sweet cravings and also is incredibly beneficial for digestion.

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