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Hydrangea Root for MS?

cloudsintheysky
cloudsintheysky
Has anyone tried Hydrangea root to treat their MS? Any experiences or thoughts to share?
I have seen a few articles about it and it looks interesting.
Here's one: http://ms.about.com/b/2009/06/08/hydrangea-root-for-multiple-sclerosis.htm
lchoppel
lchoppel
bump, anyone?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I did some research on this & found out that it has about 75 or so diff varieties & is used to make diff teas & such, plus sometimes smoked as an intoxicant- right on! lol It is often used in Buddhist rituals & medicine (for colds, etc.) in some cultures. It seems relatively safe, but deaths have been reported, & it should NOT be used long-term at all!
Personally, I would try it, both tea-form & smoking it, just to see if I got any benefits- either medicinally or whatever- I already smoke the medical MMJ & it really helps, so who knows(?) maybe there is something to be gained from this Asian plant!!
cloudsintheysky
cloudsintheysky
Thanks Leah! Hmm.... sounds like it might need some medical supervision. If I'm ever at a Chinese Medicine Doctor, I will be sure to ask about it and let people know what i find out.