tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post1615618635540123836..comments2024-03-19T02:17:31.503-07:00Comments on The Essential Herbal Blog: I'm being followed by a MoonflowerTina Samshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723071355189498268noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post-77872212751388460262008-08-21T17:50:00.000-07:002008-08-21T17:50:00.000-07:00This isn't the answer you want, John, but I really...This isn't the answer you want, John, but I really, really wouldn't use this plant internally. There are so many good alternatives. Chamomile, Passionflower, Valerian, California Poppy, Skullcap, Lemon Balm ... these will all help with sleeplessness or restlessness. St. John's Wort can also help, although for just a little help any or all of them are good. <BR/>Personally, Chamomile is usually enough for me.Tina Samshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723071355189498268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post-70973954378639926482008-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:002008-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:00I can't find the answer to my question anywhere so...I can't find the answer to my question anywhere so I will post it here. I have Datura Inoxia growing everywhere only because of its aggressive nature. I have read about teas made out of Datura that will relax you and help you sleep but there were no recipes. I did find plenty of Datura Tea recipes with the sole intent of experiencing a hallucinogenic high. That is so not for me. However the tea can be prepared to induce sleep or relaxation. Unfortunately, there were no recipes for people who are a little nervous, sometime anxious and need a good night sleep.<BR/>If anyone knows how to make a very week tea, out of what part of the plant, fresh or dry please let me know and with your opinion.<BR/>Sincerely<BR/>JohnUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328972737742876041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post-60734865923385153682007-09-05T07:51:00.000-07:002007-09-05T07:51:00.000-07:00Wow! Gorgeous flower! But deadly, which I guess in...Wow! Gorgeous flower! But deadly, which I guess inspires a healthy respect for this beautiful bloom. And I love the blog title. Makes me want to sing, "I'm being followed by a moonflower... moonflower, moonflower!" :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869115435245845190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post-14683688811721889032007-08-26T18:48:00.000-07:002007-08-26T18:48:00.000-07:00Very wise to stay away from the Datura stromonium....Very wise to stay away from the Datura stromonium. It's effects are real, and while I did learn a few things about myself and the world around me during my 36 hour "trip" the effects are unpredictable, taking as long as 12 hours to kick in, which fooled me into thinking I needed to raise my dosage. It also has a mindblowing ability to dry out the mouth and sinuses. It's such an overwhelming dryness than even though I was drinking gallons my mouth and throat were so dry they actually hurt. The only way this powerful plant could really be useful would only be after intensive study in a lab. Another interesting side effect, it made me feel the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, very strange. And when it was all over and done I lost most of those 36 hours, I only remember perhaps 4. This hedge-witch need to turn to other plants for her travels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com