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Posted 11/5/2016 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Folks I'm going to start taking red root tincture to help my swollen lymph nodes out. Do I need to worry about any bad reaction from it or can I just start taking a good amount of it right away? Thx.
Posted 11/5/2016 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
It doesn't typically cause a herx, because it's cleaning out your lymphatic system. But, it has caused herxes.

Some go right in full does with no problem, others react to it. Still others that are sensitive to everything start the low dose and build their way up.

If you've taken tinctures before and know that you can't handle full dosages right off, err on the side of caution and do the one drop at a time steps.

Don't forget you can do some lymphatic drainage massage with your fingers to help it along. Do you need the link for that?
Posted 11/6/2016 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
I have used red root & I herxed from it.
Start small on this.

Also, if you have or have had a blood clot, do not use red root.
Instead, look into Salvia Miltorhizza or Poke Root. Calendula, also.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
I was going to give the same caution as Usedtogarden. Red root can increase fibrin in (thicken) the blood, so do watch for this.

I've used turmeric in fairly large doses for inflammation at the same time, and because turmeric thins the blood, they kind of balanced each other out.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with low and slow.

Red Root was/is quite effective for me. Back when my lymphs swelled on and off, I'd increase my daily dose and things would settle down in a few days.

Please understand that it can take time to clear the lymph (it took a week after I first started Red Root)

Gentle lymph massage, cold showers/rinses and rebounding/jumping can help.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with low and slow.

Red Root was/is quite effective for me. Back when my lymphs swelled on and off, I'd increase my daily dose and things would settle down in a few days.

Please understand that it can take time to clear the lymph (it took a week after I first started Red Root)

Gentle lymph massage, cold showers/rinses and rebounding/jumping can help.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I did Red Root also for my lymph system. I loved how it helped my swollen lymph nodes that were causing pressure in my head, neck and ears.

I started out very low with only 1 drop and worked up slowly.

Hard to say how helpful Red Root was because I think it was an overall synergy of all the herbs I was taking and the consistency in my taking them.
Posted 11/7/2016 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
Red Root worked for me as well. I had nodes always swollen on my neck. Could never clear it. Red Root did that well. It was one of the easy herbs for me to increase, but I always use low n slow with caution.
Posted 11/7/2016 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't have any issue with red root either. As with many herbs all are not created equal. I was using herb pharm brand and I liked it. Thought I would try HawaiiPharm, but I don't think I care for this one much.
Posted 11/7/2016 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
thanks everyone. my lymph node behind my right knee has been swollen for almost a year. wondering if this will help some. i got my tincture from sage woman i've gotten a few others from her they seem good.
Posted 2/21/2017 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Just thought I'd add my experience. I started Red Root last night, 1 drop. At first I felt a little off balance, not too bad. My swelling is mostly in my head and knees. Within an hour I could feel post nasal drip in the back of my throat. In the morning, I had a slight productive cough, but my head felt clearer so I took another 1 drop. Very quickly I felt a little woozy again, a little off balance and spacey - like a brain fog. I just sat it out for about 10 minutes and now I feel fine. Better even. I'm still a little off balance, but I can get around very well.

1 drop made a difference. Yes, I agree. Start slow. Very slow and see how you tolerate it. I'm paranoid about almost all herbs and supplements now.
Posted 2/21/2017 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
I think many of us end up being a bit paranoid about starting things. I know I do. I HATE herxing, so I want to avoid it, and by starting everything slowly, whether it's reported to cause herxing or not, I have managed to avoid a lot more herxing.

Low and slow is a good adage for us. smile
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