What are some good herbs for concentration and other mind related affects?

[CheshireEyes]

Cause I really need to focus and just wondering if there was something all natural I could take in order to aid me in this? Thanks, peeps!!


Your friendly neighborhood CE

[Chaos Hawk]

Are you on any meds now? Herbs can interact with some medications badly.

[CheshireEyes]

Are you on any meds now? Herbs can interact with some medications badly.

Nope, just take tylenol or motrin for my back....

[Chaos Hawk]

Allergies?

[CheshireEyes]

Nope, well, when the pollen is in the air in the spring i get bad, but i just take some benadryl for that....

[Chaos Hawk]

Hawthorn

Gingko Biloba

Rosemary

Ginseng

[CheshireEyes]

Isn't hawthorne a tree and i thought ginseng was for virility _inabox_

[Chaos Hawk]

Isn't hawthorne a tree and i thought ginseng was for virility _inabox_


*sigh*


Hawthorn - with strong OPC antioxidants, hawthorn cleans out brain toxins and strengthens blood vessels and tissues. Hawthorn facilitates oxygen and nutrient transport to the brain.

Alzheimer's disease and memory loss - hawthorn has long been used in eastern medicine for treating age related forms of memory problems. There are two ways in which the herb works that have been identified by researchers; one is through its effects on cholesterol since fewer and smaller plaques in the arteries supplying the brain means that more blood reaches the brain's tissue.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1080868/herbal_healing_with_hawthorn.html

http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/memory-herbs.html

Ginseng is an adaptogen that can help improve the body's overall ability to adapt to and cope with the negative effects of physical and environmental stress. Clinical studies confirm that ginseng can help enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and improve coordination and reaction time. There is also some evidence that ginseng can boost immune function, helping the body fight off infection during times of stress. In laboratory studies, ginseng has shown potential in protecting liver and heart health, regulating the function of reproductive hormones, normalizing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and improving memory and learning.

http://herbal-powers.com/ginseng.html

[CheshireEyes]

*sigh*


Hawthorn - with strong OPC antioxidants, hawthorn cleans out brain toxins and strengthens blood vessels and tissues. Hawthorn facilitates oxygen and nutrient transport to the brain.

Alzheimer's disease and memory loss - hawthorn has long been used in eastern medicine for treating age related forms of memory problems. There are two ways in which the herb works that have been identified by researchers; one is through its effects on cholesterol since fewer and smaller plaques in the arteries supplying the brain means that more blood reaches the brain's tissue.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1080868/herbal_healing_with_hawthorn.html

http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/memory-herbs.html

Ginseng is an adaptogen that can help improve the body's overall ability to adapt to and cope with the negative effects of physical and environmental stress. Clinical studies confirm that ginseng can help enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and improve coordination and reaction time. There is also some evidence that ginseng can boost immune function, helping the body fight off infection during times of stress. In laboratory studies, ginseng has shown potential in protecting liver and heart health, regulating the function of reproductive hormones, normalizing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and improving memory and learning.

http://herbal-powers.com/ginseng.html

alll that and brains too, i'm impressed!!! :thumbsup::cutie:

[Godgifu]

Sage and mint, magically.

I admit to using ginseng in the everyday for this.

[Astara Seague]

Frankincense and Myrhh incense
and of course Sandalwood

[Faol-chù]

Cause I really need to focus and just wondering if there was something all natural I could take in order to aid me in this? Thanks, peeps!!


Your friendly neighborhood CE


Rhodiola rosea...

btw...it can by used with anti-depressives.

I actually know of nothing that it would react badly with..

Here's an article about it...though it's not a very good one..

http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/articles/complementary_alternative_medicine/herbs_supplements/rhodiola_rosea.php

[CheshireEyes]

Hey, is it also true you can't overdose on herbs, like regular drugs, cause you're all naming a bunch of stuff, lol

[Twinkle]

I don't know that that's true, actually.

Some can cause sever damage if not taken correctly, especially along with certain prescription medications.

[CheshireEyes]

well, i'm not taking any prescription medications, just the tylenol for my back...so i don't think there should be any interactions on that front at least... _inabox_

[CheshireEyes]

Rhodiola rosea...

btw...it can by used with anti-depressives.

I actually know of nothing that it would react badly with..

Here's an article about it...though it's not a very good one..

http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/articles/complementary_alternative_medicine/herbs_supplements/rhodiola_rosea.php

from the article, it sounds like just what i'm looking for, as i'll be doing alot of reading....

it'll be interesting to try all these different things and see how they work for me... :thumbsup:

[Chaos Hawk]

Hey, is it also true you can't overdose on herbs, like regular drugs, cause you're all naming a bunch of stuff, lol

no, you can most definitely overdose on herbs.

[Faol-chù]

Hey, is it also true you can't overdose on herbs, like regular drugs, cause you're all naming a bunch of stuff, lol

Firstly, anything that is "medicine" is also "poison".
ANYTHING can be overdosed on...even water....It's just a matter of how much of it you use before you see undesirable effects.

For example, you can certainly, very quickly overdose on belladonna...
It would take much longer to overdose on others, though, like stinging nettle.

The rhodiola rosea root, I can tell you from experience...you start with a low dose, and the try a little more if it's not doing what you want it to.
It's a great herb, and while it would take an awful lot to kill or 'poison' someone, I have this to say...

I use rhodiola in tincture form, and the dosage recommended is generally to start at about 3 - 5 drops.
Most herbs recommend about 15 drops.
I forgot which one I had in my hand and took 15 drops.
I was a little too 'revved up'. I learned not to do that again.
It won't hurt you, but it sure wasn't comfortable.

Also, everything...I repeat EVERYTHING has "side effects"...it's just a matter of whether or not you can live with them.

[RoseKitten]

Hey, is it also true you can't overdose on herbs, like regular drugs, cause you're all naming a bunch of stuff, lol

I was beaten to the punch :lol: There are plenty of herbs you can easily OD on. :) Do a little research before starting on any of the herbs listed.

[CheshireEyes]

well, this is all very interesting, i was not aware...

[CheshireEyes]

Hawthorn

Gingko Biloba

Rosemary

Ginseng

I got the Hawthorn, but i also had a choice of Hawthorn berries, the guy said the actual hawthorn was stronger than the berries, so i got that and not the berries, i wasn't supposed to get the berries was i? _inabox_

[Chaos Hawk]

I got the Hawthorn, but i also had a choice of Hawthorn berries, the guy said the actual hawthorn was stronger than the berries, so i got that and not the berries, i wasn't supposed to get the berries was i? _inabox_

No. Actual hawthorn is perfect :thumbsup:

[CheshireEyes]

No. Actual hawthorn is perfect :thumbsup:

_pounce_:fpompoms:woot:

[Chaos Hawk]

Um....you know how to take it, right?

[Philosophia]

I use Gingko Biloba and Ginseng, which work perfectly for me. If you have concerns with any of these herbs, I suggest going to a herbal specialist for more information.

[CheshireEyes]

i hafta go somewhere else to find the rosemary, prolly do that tomorrow, i'll let you know how it goes

[CheshireEyes]

Um....you know how to take it, right?

says on the bottle.... _inabox_

[Chaos Hawk]

says on the bottle.... _inabox_

just checking. Wanted to make sure that you didn't get a batch of loose herbs with no instructions haha

[CheshireEyes]

just checking. Wanted to make sure that you didn't get a batch of loose herbs with no instructions haha

no, i'm not that proficient at mixing stuff... :bigredblu