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I'd like to try some teasel, but i know people produce things differently.
If you have found one that works, could you PLEASE recommend it to me. Thank you so much!!!
Oh, and how did you take it????
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Keebler
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- SpiroNil (by PRL) is an excellent quality Teasel root extract.
It's good as PART of a program. Do not rely upon this (or anyone one thing) alone. It works very well for some, not much effect for others. Certainly worth exploring but I would not waste too much time if you see no clear improvement. I wasted many way too many months waiting for it to work.
Seems that of those for whom it does help, they notice some signs of improvement within a few weeks. Again, though, it would never the be the sole soldier on your force.
* LymeNet Archives for past threads - Search "TEASEL" in medical forum, subject line
* Townsend Letter - just google for the name and find their archive search page
* Google or Bing.com will bring you more to look over. Just scout for informational sites.
* PubMed is normally a good suggestion for any search. However, there are no abstracts there for Teasel by either of its names. There 18 abstracts for one of its relatives, however: dipsacus asper. -
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I use SpiroNil too.
Just as a cautionary note: I was told to start slowly, and with this, ONE drop caused a nasty herx.
I started with one drop, held it there for about 8 days, and then increased my dosage to two drops. Each time I added more, I was hit with a herx, which for me was nausea, numbness and joint pain.
I'm now up to 25 drops twice a day, but I've built up to that, a drop at a time, over the past 4 months.
I'm also still taking Ceftin, in addition to the teasel root.
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- Boing . . . of course. Thankfully, Andie saves the day -- yes, indeed. Always start very slowly with any tincture.
Yes, as Andie says, just ONE drop a day for a week or so. Just want to echo that loud and clear. ONE drop. -
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Did nothing for me. I'm not a believer in teasel!
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Andie,
Can teasel cause GI issues?
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Keebler
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- canfan,
That would depend on what you mean by GI issues. I always take tinctures in about 1/2 cup of water and swirl for minute first. I do not recall Teasel every burning or really causing any GI problems.
However, if anything is too much, too soon - or even just doing what it's supposed to do - can cause a bit of nausea.
If you are taking this and experience nausea, take less - or take nearer to a snack.
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Sunshine,
There are many other options for herbal supplements. A good basic comparison is at this thread: ------------
How to find an ILADS-educated Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist, Doctor of Oriental or Ayurvedic Medicine, Massage Therapist, Herbalist, Nutritionist, etc.
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