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Posted by Dr. Bob on April 6, 2004, at 19:53:29
In reply to Re: update - (gotu kola) liquid or pill?, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2004, at 8:57:48
> there is loads of herbal sites selling this to uk
> eg http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/body-soul/gotu-kola-herbal-liquid.asp
>
> ( I think it's ok to link cause it's a herb)
> I'd like to know if the liquid form is better.
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 7, 2004, at 23:20:26
In reply to Re: update - (gotu kola) liquid or pill? « Slinky, posted by Dr. Bob on April 6, 2004, at 19:53:29
The kids are into this.....
I read that it may have a narcotic effect...is that true?
I got some Herb Pharm Guto Kola plus Ginkgo tinture but it gave me a headache.....too much ampage in the brain?
What is the deal?
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 8, 2004, at 16:52:04
In reply to what's with this herb?, posted by Jai Narayan on April 7, 2004, at 23:20:26
Huh, that's strange... hadn't heard of that. Perhaps they're smoking it? Hell, kids are getting high on mace, bay laurel, clary sage, California poppy, catmint... just to name a few. Doesn't surprise me -- though I've orally ingested some very potent gotu kola infusions and never felt high...
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 21:40:54
In reply to Re: update - (gotu kola) liquid or pill? « Slinky, posted by Dr. Bob on April 6, 2004, at 19:53:29
gotu kola with NARDIL ??? what do you think??? (nm)
Posted by Tepiaca on April 7, 2004, at 1:37:55
In reply to Redirect: gotu kola, posted by Dr. Bob on April 6, 2004, at 19:54:25
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Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola)
Posted by rianny on April 7, 2004, at 1:53:33
In reply to Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola), posted by rianny on April 7, 2004, at 1:43:42
Oh, and how can I get gotu kola? Is it available in supplement stores like GNC or something?
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Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » crazychickuk
Posted by Michael Bell on April 7, 2004, at 20:17:13
In reply to Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola), posted by crazychickuk on April 6, 2004, at 2:19:29
All I know is that you can get if from basically any vitamine/supplement store in the U.S. My bottle only cost $5.99! Since the US is generally more restrictive than the UK when it comes to meds (I think), you should be able to find it in the UK without too much trouble.
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Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » crazychickuk
Posted by Michael Bell on April 7, 2004, at 20:20:15
In reply to Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola), posted by crazychickuk on April 6, 2004, at 8:44:21
It does not make me tired. In fact, it makes me **much** more focused and my memory has improved substantially (in just a few days)> I know that's quite a claim, but I stand by it. Also, it doesn't seem to cause the kind of hyperfocusing effect that I would often get with the adderall + klonopin combo
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Re: update - (gotu kola) liquid or pill? » Slinky
Posted by Michael Bell on April 7, 2004, at 20:21:54
In reply to Re: update - (gotu kola) liquid or pill?, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2004, at 8:57:48
I take the pill form, but it's the gotu kola EXTRACT, which is supposed to be strong.
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Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » Michael Bell
Posted by btnd on April 7, 2004, at 21:12:13
In reply to Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola), posted by Michael Bell on April 5, 2004, at 23:41:32
Nicely written list.
You forgot about 2 supplements. L-Theanine and GHB.
1) L-Theanine - some people swear that this stuff works for social phobia. It didnt work for me though.
2) GHB - great pro-social supplement/drug (in USA:drug) ,very disinhibiting, and makeing one's empathic and veeery social.--
Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » btnd
Posted by Michael Bell on April 7, 2004, at 22:15:14
In reply to Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » Michael Bell, posted by btnd on April 7, 2004, at 21:12:13
Oh, I've tried L-theanine, not to mention Rhodiola Rosea, Gaba, Inositol, etc.
L-theanine helped somewhat with anxiety, but its effects were not powerful enough for me.
Never tried GHB for legality reasons and the fact that I like to drink on the weekends.
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Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » Michael Bell
Posted by btnd on April 8, 2004, at 11:55:10
In reply to Re: Social Phobia update - please read (gotu kola) » btnd, posted by Michael Bell on April 7, 2004, at 22:15:14
> Oh, I've tried L-theanine, not to mention Rhodiola Rosea, Gaba, Inositol, etc.
GABA doesn't cross BBB very much so I've read/heard it is not effective. Never heard about Inositol.
> L-theanine helped somewhat with anxiety, but its effects were not powerful enough for me.
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> Never tried GHB for legality reasons and the fact that I like to drink on the weekends.So it'd be healthier to use GHB as an alcohol substitute ; -) But yeah, I understand that you have crazy laws in US on this wonderful chemical.
And last Q: how did Rhodiola Rosea work?
Posted by slinky on April 11, 2004, at 7:39:00
In reply to Re: what's with this herb?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 8, 2004, at 16:52:04
Giving up booze was bad enough..I think I'll stay miserable.
Posted by Michael Bell on April 11, 2004, at 21:04:50
In reply to Re: what's with this herb?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 8, 2004, at 16:52:04
> Huh, that's strange... hadn't heard of that. Perhaps they're smoking it? Hell, kids are getting high on mace, bay laurel, clary sage, California poppy, catmint... just to name a few. Doesn't surprise me -- though I've orally ingested some very potent gotu kola infusions and never felt high...
If you don't mind me asking, what is your dx and what were gotu's effects like for you?
Posted by Michael Bell on April 11, 2004, at 21:12:16
In reply to Re: what's with this herb?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 8, 2004, at 16:52:04
What brand did you take, and in what form (pill or liquid?)
Posted by Jai Narayan on April 12, 2004, at 20:02:05
In reply to Re: and also..., posted by Michael Bell on April 11, 2004, at 21:12:16
Herb Pharm Brain and Memory tonic which is: Guto Kola herb and root, Ginkgo leaf, skullcap flowering herb, passionflower, calamus rhizome, and rosemary branches...
tinture..
****inhale****
I tried it but got a headache....
A headache may have been on its way anyhow.
I didn't use much.
I have no dx.
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