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Posted 6/16/2016 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks PeteZa, I certainly will on both counts, low and slowly and up my detox. Thanks always everyone for your advice and can't wait to try the Hu Zhang, so pleased Bristol Botanicals now do Buhner herbs.
Posted 6/18/2016 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hey - just for fun I saw some Houtt at the local botanical garden and had to share its picture in case anyone wanted to see what it looked like!

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Posted 6/19/2016 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
According to the sign in the middle of the picture:

"Houttuynia cordata 'chameleon' This groundcover has multicolored leaves that smell like oranges when crushed. Zones 6-11"

So much for "fishy smelling"! I could grow that where we live.
Posted 6/19/2016 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
Rowingmom - yes, and it is very invasive, so a little goes a long ways. Might want to try containers ;)
Posted 6/19/2016 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Mister Mike - Well it certainly looks harmless enough and quite pretty but I am terrified of Houtt now ..... can't believe the reaction I had from it.
Posted 6/19/2016 8:09 PM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
Red root along helps move Lymph fluid along. I use it daily in my herbs.

The thing to remember with Red root is that it can also make a person's blood hyper-coagulate. If a person already has issues with this, red root may not be a good choice.

But I agree with PeteZa, if you have not used either of those herbs together before, please don't start a combo of herbs, especially if you have a tendency to herx fairly easily.

Buhner recommends Danshen to replace red root. I believe Mister Mike takes Danshen. I am going to order it as it also has additional benefits.
Posted 6/19/2016 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Not heard of Danshen ?! Will go and research it now.
Posted 6/19/2016 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, Danshen is also known as Red Sage. Scientific name is Salvia miltiorrhiza. And yes, K I do use it. Haven't had any issues. I'm now taking it in capsule form.
Posted 6/19/2016 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
If you ave Buhner's book Lyme connections anaplasma, babes is, and heroic his, it's on page 90. It's called Salvia miltiorrhiza aka Danshen. It is specific for liver and spleen (same as red root), but also helps as it up regulates endothelial NOS and NO production. All of us can use some help in those areas. I couldn't take the NO formula that my doctor recommended, so hopefully this will fill that void. Also beets are good for NO as well.
Posted 6/19/2016 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Krimpet, just looking at info on it now too.
Posted 6/19/2016 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Question. Does the hout have to smell like fish to be effective? I'm using the NutraMedix brand and it does not have a repugnant odor. I know its strong because I have to slowly raise this one.
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