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Posted 2/28/2017 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning. Just received my motherwort tincture. Is it safe to take the recommended dose of 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to start? I do have high blood pressure which is not being controlled at times so this may also help
with this problem since it is supposed to lower bp. I will be taking it mainly for anxiety. Can I take it with other supplements and tinctures?

Patty
Posted 2/28/2017 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
So you aren't taking anything for your blood pressure?

Motherwort is generally a pretty safe herb to use:
www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2132004#hn-2132004-interactions

/www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/motherwort/profile

But, as with all things, start off on a lower dose to see how you react to it first. 2 or 3 days should tell you though.

It does have a 'potential' to interfere with the thyroid, so do keep an eye on that. If any thyroid swelling occurs or if your thyroid tests show that you are starting to have issues, stop using motherwort and see if that corrects it.
Posted 2/28/2017 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Traveler, I am hypothyroid and have hashimo's disease. Taking levothyroxine. Also on blood pressure meds. Since having these diseases I've had to up my bp meds.
Buhner states (pages 383-384) " some assertions have arisen that motherwort is hypothyroidic. This is completely untrue and regrettably comes from a failure to understand the actions of the plant or why a few sources in the literatre indicate it suppresses thyroid function. The mistaken assumption was derived by poor scholarship and lack of understanding of herbal combinations, specifically why the herb is sometimes used in treatment of hyperthyroidism (it is because of the actions of the plant on the heart.). He gors on to say it is not contraindicated during Lyme disease and will not affect thyroid function.
Posted 2/28/2017 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I do know what Buhner says, but I also know that I was taking it and when I stopped a bit of my thyroid swelling went down. The correlation is not one that can be denied - but it's not something that all or even many experience is what I'd say. I'm likely in the minority, but thought it would be wise to say something - just in case you are in that minority as well.
Posted 2/28/2017 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. Traveler. I understand. What else would you recommend for anxiety.
Posted 2/28/2017 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
Motherwort is a good one, I just wanted to share that it may have an effect on the thyroid and to watch out for it. I have since relied on Avena sativa and it does help with my anxiety, but not as much as the motherwort did. Avena sativa helps in a broader fashion - it helps calm my whole nervous system, so the pins and needles feeling isn't so severe either.
Posted 2/28/2017 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
www.tiredoflyme.com/anxiety.html

I generally use Kava Kava. I put 1/4 teasp in a glass and add some water. It will turn the herb milky white. And then I chug it. Really throw it back down your throat because it has a numbing effect if you leave it in your mouth.

It is a very subtle calming herb. It takes the edges off. I also do not advise it being used full time on a daily basis.

As for the Valerian Root. It smells like dirty socks. So you really want to chug this one while holding your nose. LOL!

I like Valerian Root for bedtime and Kava during the day. That is just my preference and how my body reacts to those herbs. But, I never did both on the same day.

I tried to make a spray bottle of Kava for my purse. I put the Kava and water in a small spray bottle but the "chunks" of Kava clogged up the spray tube...... I only needed the anxiety herbs for a couple of months during my treatment.
Posted 2/28/2017 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Summer, I had high blood pressure and I also had a racing pulse.

What worked for me was Motherwort and Hawthorn. I did one at a time, slowly going up and then added the other.

www.sagewomanherbs.com/general-info/article-center/caring-for-the-heart/

I also love the above article. I love eating my way to health when ever it is possible.

PS - Remember we are all different and what worked for me, may not be a good fit for you. Always test the waters before you jump in.
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