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liveonearth ([personal profile] liveonearth) wrote2011-07-29 08:55 am

Herbal Formula for Kicking Addictions



KICK JUICE
2 Escholtzia californica
2 Piper methysticum
1 Vitex agnus castus
1 Avena sativa
-and either- 2 Valeriana officinalis-or-1 Valeriana and 1 Marrubium vulgare –
Consider Marrubium if bronchial irrit
Consider Lobelia if tobacco addiction, caution: emetic
Kava’s toxic liver alkaloids are in leaves and stems, not roots, so use root-based tincture
Valerian can inhibit UGT mediated hepatic glucuronidation and detoxification in vitro

[identity profile] liveonearth.livejournal.com 2011-07-30 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
You know, people with addictions may be low in dopamine receptors, so even when they are replete for the neurotransmitter they are still dissatisfied.