Looking for an amazon/website/anything of someone selling real blue lotus instead of purple lilly.

I recently purchased a capsule filling machine and I have a vitamix and I have really been enjoying powdering and capsuling my own herbs. I have had wonderful results with lemon balm, chamomile and blue lotus thus far.

I just powdered some lavender and the smell was potent throughout the whole house and now I have 100 size 00 capsules made. I haven't weighed them yet although I plan to and I'm assuming they will be about 0.5-0.6 grams each.

Does anyone know a good dose by weight for powdered lavender for relaxation, anxiety relief and sleep?

I know this is one of those herbs that you don't want to overdo or else it can become stimulating so I thought I would ask here.

thank you in advance!

i’m at me ends witt mate

I absolutely hate toothpaste. Always have. I can’t stand the look of it, smell or the foaming. I’ve looked into non-foaming toothpaste and I don’t think that’ll solve my issue. Not sure where this quirk of mine came from as I’m the only person amongst my friends and family that HATES toothpaste.

What are some herbs or other natural items I can replace my toothpaste with? Also, does anyone know what this quirk is?! TIA!

Hey all,

I'm currently in the beginning stages of a cold and wondered if it's safe to mix dried mullein and echinacea together as a blend!

I would like to introduce some herbs to my 7 year old but I’m not sure if that’s too young or not. Some of the herbs I would like her to try is cats claw bark, dandelion root, stinging nettle, and milk thistle.

I'm trying to quit smoking, and it's not going well as I planned. Is there anything (besides mullein) that I can keep drinking all day long? I make hibiscus and ginger drinks for my mornings, but I wanna add something that helps with the smoking

Edit: This post made a ton shit of people trying to sell me stuff on my dms. Please stop, I'm not buying anything, also I'm reporting every single one of you

I struggle with benign PVCs (I had them checked out). They’re harmless but they are annoying and anxiety-inducing.

Is there a herb that can help with heart rhythm and reduce the burden of PVCs?

I’ve tried Taurine 1000 mg and Coq10 100 mg to no avail.

Thanks in advance.

I’ll never forget the day I popped that first ashwagandha capsule. I had no idea what I was getting into. It promised to reduce stress, calm the mind, improve sleep—basically, all the stuff I needed after the rollercoaster of being a gay man in his 30s, balancing relationships, work, and, let's be honest, a steady supply of rock 'n roll to get through the day. I was listening to a lot of Motley Crue and Loverboy at the time. Nothing like blasting “Girls, Girls, Girls” while driving to work at my gay porn job, right? It was the soundtrack of my life—loud, chaotic, unapologetic.

But then, the ashwagandha kicked in, and I started to feel... different. Like, really different. My stress levels dropped, sure. I slept like a baby, but it wasn’t just that. Something was happening deep inside, like the very essence of my being was being remixed—and not in the way I had ever imagined. I remember thinking, “Okay, this feels... nice? But why does my mind keep wandering to women now?” Not just any women—hot women. Women who could have walked straight out of a Loverboy music video. What was happening? Was I having a midlife crisis at 32? Was it the herbs or the music? Maybe it was the combination, like a weird cosmic rock and roll potion.

So, here I am—suddenly heterosexual after twelve weeks of herbal bliss. The confusion was real. Imagine being a man, a proud gay man, with a life you’ve built on this very identity, only to wake up one morning and feel not gay anymore.

It was a disaster. And of course, I tried to explain it to Jake—my husband. We had been together for years, adopted nine kids together, lived a life that, while messy, was ours. But when I told him that I was suddenly into women, he just stared at me like I had sprouted another head. “What the hell are you talking about?” he asked, as if I was trying to sell him a time-share in the Bermuda Triangle. But it wasn’t just the sexuality thing. It was everything. I wasn’t the same. I didn’t even know who I was anymore.

And that’s when it all started to crumble. I was still the same guy—just with, apparently, a completely different sexual orientation now. But how do you explain that to your family, to your court-appointed lawyer, and to a judge who’s looking at you like you’re the weirdest science experiment in history?

I stood in that courtroom, trying to be as calm as I could, but the truth kept slipping out of my mouth like a rock ‘n roll confession. “Your Honor, I’m telling you, this isn’t just about me waking up and deciding to like women. I was listening to Motley Crue every day! I’m talking ‘Shout at the Devil,’ LOUD. That can mess with a guy’s head, right? And I was taking ashwagandha. It was a one-two punch, and suddenly I’m not gay anymore. Maybe the music had something to do with it! You gotta admit, a man can only hear ‘Home Sweet Home’ so many times before things start to change.”

The judge looked at me, deadpan, as if I were auditioning for a reality show called “Most Absurd Courtroom Statements.” I glanced over at Jake, who looked like he had just swallowed a live cactus.

Then came the real kicker—the part that really shook me. My job. I lost it. As a gay porn actor, my career had been built on a very specific set of skills, if you know what I mean. But suddenly, I wasn’t gay anymore. I didn’t fit the mold. The straight porn world? Forget it. My... ahem, let’s say “assets” were nowhere near the right size for that market. So, not only was I now a straight man trapped in a gay man’s body, but I was also unemployed. This was the beginning of the end.

The court ruled against me. Jake got full custody of the kids. All nine of them. I watched them leave our house, waving goodbye like I was a stranger. I hadn’t just lost my marriage; I lost my identity, my family, and my livelihood—all because of a stress-relieving herb and some really loud rock music. The worst part? They didn’t believe me. They didn’t buy the ashwagandha explanation. They didn’t understand the profound effect “Kickstart My Heart” can have on a man’s psyche.

Now, here I am—alone. I still listen to Motley Crue, but the lyrics don’t hit the same way. I keep wondering if I could ever win them back, or if I’ve just become a cautionary tale of what happens when you take too much ashwagandha while blasting ‘80s hair metal.

As for my ex, Jake? He’s living with the kids, living the life we planned. He moved on quickly, and every now and then, I’ll catch a glimpse of them through social media. My heart aches. But then I’ll put on “Rock of Ages,” roll my eyes, and remember—life is way too short to feel bad for myself. There’s always another ashwagandha pill to take, right? Or maybe, just maybe, the next round of rock ‘n roll will work its magic

Hello everyone,

My uncle recently gave me some fresh lemongrass, but I'm not quite sure how to use it. I've heard it's great for cooking and making tea, and it's a nice herb with natural remedies for many health issues. I'd love to hear your favorite ways to use it. Any recipes, tips, or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊

Is there any medicine to get rid of metabolism which prevents me from benefiting from psychoactive herbs such as Ashwagandha? 😔 Because I just want to use it for lucid dreaming.

I'm looking to buy some herb blends to mix with Type 1 (high THC) and type (<0.3% THC, high CBD) hemp/cannabis. Many of the sites found on this sub sell individual herbs and in much larger quantities than I need.

I found a company (dropping-seeds) that has what I want. Based on what I can find, they seem reputable. Does anyone have experience with them and/or another recommendations?

Appreciate any insights.

For determining interactions between herbs, contraindications for use, etc.? I can look up everything individually and am happy to spend the time doing that if necessary, but just thought I’d ask if you know of an existing reference so I don’t reinvent the wheel.

Thank you!

I recently made elderberry syrup from elderberries from my neighbor’s tree. I washed them a lot, brought them to a boil and washed them again, but it still has this weird oil on top. Is this normal or should I probably not use it?

I recently made elderberry syrup from elderberries from my neighbor’s tree. I washed them a lot, brought them to a boil and washed them again, but it still has this weird oil on top. Is this normal or should I probably not use it?

Looking for a good clinical herbalist to help/consult me on my hormonal imbalance. Need 3-4 recipes for the things I’m going through.

accidentally bought neem root/bark instead of cat's claw (the neem was in the wrong container for some reason and i was in a rush and barely looked at it, whoops) but i have no idea what to do with it... lots of info i look up is contradicting or otherwise dubious... does anyone use it for anything?? what can i do with it?

This is the first of what will hopefully become a weekly self promotion thread.

It has become clear that there are a lot of herbal small businesses and people in our community for whom their herbal passion is also a business. While Herbal business is not the focus of this sub it is undeniable that herbal business is a part of the herbal community and supporting the herbal community IS what this sub is for.
To that end, we intend, to start making weekly self promotion threads; where any and all self-promo can take place(with some rules).

1. No posting self promo outside of the Self-promo-threads(except by explicit cooperation of the mods, if your an author or publisher or non-for-prophet please reach out to us directly using mod-mail)

2. NO selling anything that is illegal federally, or that is illegal in California Illinois or New York or that can not be legally sent through the mail.

3. NO ASKING USERS TO DM YOU! You may ask users to comment under your post to request for YOU to DM-THEM and you may include links to off-site storefronts but if we see a post soliciting users to PM-you the post will be removed(this is an accountability and user safety rule)

3a. this isn't a strict rule, but we would prefer if off sight links lead to a storefront and not directly to a product page. This does not mean that your post can't advertise or show pictures of a particular product or products, however making the attached link lead to your shops front page instead of a specific product page helps users confirm legitimacy safety and overall vibe of vendors. This isn't a rule now but might become a rule if we start getting user complains that we think could be decreased if this became a rule. In the mean time consider it a best practice for this sub.

And that's it! Have fun Be productive and may the great river of acquisition be quick & calm and flow ever toward profit!

12 lbs in a single body off my land in Northern MN. New to foraging and my largest find so far!

I have been dissolving camphor in coconut oil for my hair. I love the way it smells. Is there anything more I can do with this material?

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I’ve been drinking a rosemary tea for a while and noticed that my athletic performance and cognitive performance all got weaker. Can the tea be the problem ? Or because I cut down on caffeine ?

Does anyone have negative experiences to share about Valeria ? I am recently coming off a few different meds for psych issues, two of which are crippling general and social anxiety, as well as insomnia and poor quality sleep. I still take Gabapentin 1600-3200mg 2 hours before bedtime some nights, and I usually fall asleep and get good quality sleep. Since I'm trying to reduce and eliminate as many medications as possible, I'm trying herbal tea remedies. Chamomile and Lavender do a great job during the day. I have also been trying to add Valerian in the evening to see if I can eliminate the gabapentin.

Here is my issue - I find that the valerian does quickly help me fall asleep, but I notice that I tend to wake up earlier than I should, with panic attack level crippling anxiety. I'm talking nausea, sweating, paralysis, the works. The same has happened each time I've tried to augment my sleep with Valerian tea. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Most of the reviews I'm seeing here are overwhelmingly positive. Please share your negative experiences if you have one.

Like the title says, I'm quitting alcohol. I'm in the business, so I already know it will be tough. I have a lot of other resources from /stopdrinking and other subs, but I wondered if anyone had any experience or advice on herbs to use while in the beginning. Any advice is welcomed and appreciated.

Type 2 diabetic, currently out of metformin and my pharmacy is taking ages to get it restocked (almost a week now). While on metformin I was also taking 1000mg Berberin with 1000mg metformin about twice a day. Well since I'm waiting for metformin, I'm spreading out my Berberine throughout the day, and added bitter melon by Himalaya. But I'm not seeing any significant drop in my sugars, 200-300s. aside from thanksgiving my diet is relatively lower on the carb end. Started testing my sugar yesterday and today after the holiday. I wonder why these herbs aren't helping like they should? I had luck a few months ago introducing berberine with metformin. So I wonder what's stopping it

Hello, I want to start making tea, but I don’t have everything I need to get started. Where do you get your ingredients? Do you order them or grow them yourself? From where?

Hi... I've read elsewhere that this sub is getting a little fed up of people enquiring about the properties of herbs when smoked. Is this true?