Posted by Hombre on September 14, 2010, at 4:40:14
In reply to Re: TCM » Hombre, posted by sigismund on September 13, 2010, at 0:41:08
> I'm very interested in rehmannia but I'd be nervous about aconite.
Unless you're buying it raw, when used in formulas it is prepared to eliminate toxicity. I'd be nervous about preparing it myself without being shown how by an experienced herbalist. I believe Michael Tierra (of Planetary Herbals) gives instructions for preparing aconite in vol. 2 of his books on Chinese herbs.
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