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BTW I am not trying to get anyone upset and thought I needed to clarify that herbs and drugs can both harmful and beneficial. I so appreciate Ktani sharing her findings with us.
At the end we must all decide for ourselves what is the best way to go.
I guess you all realize I like herbs - catnip for sure - and I am leery of meds.
Anything can be harmful...even something "healthy."
I am not trying to step on toes....
Whatevs. :whistle: Water has an LD50 too...Quote:
Originally Posted by wahmof9
You are not stepping on my toes, if that is what you mean. No worries. And you are most welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by wahmof9
I understand what you are saying and how you feel. Most drugs today, started out as plants, BTW. But that is not the point.
I agree that there is risk and potential with both. Plants contain chemicals. Chemicals are drugs. There needs to be research properly done before anything is approved for human use on the market and recommended as safe.
I welcome countries regulating herbs and plants. I do not agree with your assessment of the FDA but I have no argument with you.
I know..even good things can kill you! LOL :DQuote:
Originally Posted by detritus
Thank you Ktani, you are one very gracious lady - as always - and I so appreciate this thead and your willingness to share.Quote:
Originally Posted by ktani
The input with catnip has been so wonderful and I am so glad you are part of this community.
We are not all the same and that makes the world only more interesting.
Moreover, I do hold all truths...I have been known to change my mind over the years and the older I get the more I realize I don't know :) So I guess by the time I am ancient...at 100 or so...I won't know anything at all!
Thank you so much! I find your opinions have some very valid points and you state them clearly, politely and well.Quote:
Originally Posted by wahmof9
I learn for others here too. Research changes as well, as new things are constantly being discovered about products. It is not that we do not know things as we get older, lol. It is just that there is so much new information to keep up with these days.
This community is an excellent one. Many people here share information.
We all cannot always agree and there is no reason why we should about some things. We are all different. Even with research I have posted, there are often differing scientific opinions so there is not an absolute right or wrong with any of this. I just think that it is important to have as much current reliable information as possible, so one can make an informed decision about whatever is being discussed.
This is not related to this discussion specifically but there is a great deal of propaganda out there about all kinds of products, and while peer reviewed research (if possible to source) can be difficult to wade through, when there are dissagreements on results, outright misleading marketing is irresponsible at best and potentially harmful at worst. Vendors in my opinion, need to be up to date with the research for the goods they sell.
I am so glad that you are part of this community too!Quote:
Originally Posted by wahmof9
Thank you very much:)Quote:
Originally Posted by ktani
You are most welcome! I had meant to say that at the time but I forgot. I had been taking a break from doing school work when I had replied to your posts and I was very tired at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by wahmof9
I think that it is important to acknowledge such things, as they are part of what makes these boards special. There is a great comminuty spirit here, that should never be taken for granted in my opinion.
Hi there, from another grateful member....:)
Ktani, a while back you posted that the catnip tea was not so effective on hair that had been cleaned with conditioner as opposed to with shampoo (conditioneer coating the hair etc)
Were you referring to catnip's coloring capability, conditioning capability, or all of its capabilities? I am still trying to think of an easy way to treat my shoulder length layered hair. I can only ponytail the lower back portion of my hair...sides are shorter and even more layered. I was thinking of putting catnip extract into an SMT.