Guest guest Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi , I want to say how awesome I think it is that you are an herbalist! Do you grow your own herbs? I can’t speak to Celiac Disease because I have Crohn’s. The problem with most herbs is that they contain polysaccharides, which we strive to avoid while on the SCD. In my opinion, I would totally avoid algae/spirulina for the same polysaccharide reason. It is illegal on the SCD. Also gum acacia is illegal, it was mentioned as being in a supplement you take. That being said, the folks who take medicine that contain illegals will still heal, although perhaps at a slower pace. I think you have to weigh the pros and cons. Before I found this group at year 4 on the SCD, I had been ingesting a herbal anti-inflammatory mixture that contained boswellia. I discontinued taking it because boswellia is a polysaccharide. I found substitutes for anti-inflammatories like turmeric and ginger and bromelain. I don’t know if an illegal herb can be made legal via tincture. Good question! Carol CD 23 yrs SCD 6 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of chasingfour I have read through the BTVC book. But some things regarding why some foods are legal or illegal are still confusing. Why is the starch in ginger legal, but not the starch in alfalfa (I used to consume liquid chlorophyll and alfalfa leaf tea)? Also, if I am doing this diet for Celiac disease, do I need to be as strict with algae/spirulina (it was mentioned that IBS is an immune disorder and reactive to algaes). Also, there are many herbs that I take (being an herbalist). Could an illegal herb possibly be legal as an alcohol tincure? I also take some supplements for cysts (dr. recommended, but not prescriptions) with ingredients of: calcium lactate, calcium stearate, magnesium citrate, gum acacia, and cellulose. Anybody know about any of these? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to be sure. I'd hate to realize too late that I am consuming something illegal. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 , I wanted to jump in here and ask since you are and herbalist if you have any resources or anything to help me out. I was told yesterday about some herbs to help me with a gallstone. I started taking them yesterday and so today I am researching all I can on herbs to see what will help me. Just thought I'd throw this out there and see if there's any info you can give me on this Tamara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi , I cannot speak to other herbs but I use high doses of echinacea for my crohn's disease so have researched it thoroughly; the polysaccharides in echinacea are not alcohol-soluble which makes a tincture okay but not a tea. So yes it is possible, but you'd have to research each one. I think gum acacia is illegal although the rest of the ingredients sound okay. fiona > > > > I have read through the BTVC book. But some things regarding why some foods are legal or illegal are still confusing. Why is the starch in ginger legal, but not the starch in alfalfa (I used to consume liquid chlorophyll and alfalfa leaf tea)? > Also, if I am doing this diet for Celiac disease, do I need to be as strict with algae/spirulina (it was mentioned that IBS is an immune disorder and reactive to algaes). > Also, there are many herbs that I take (being an herbalist). Could an illegal herb possibly be legal as an alcohol tincure? > I also take some supplements for cysts (dr. recommended, but not prescriptions) with ingredients of: calcium lactate, calcium stearate, magnesium citrate, gum acacia, and cellulose. Anybody know about any of these? > Sorry for all the questions, just trying to be sure. I'd hate to realize too late that I am consuming something illegal. > Thank you, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 At 03:14 PM 9/15/2010, you wrote: I have read through the BTVC book. But some things regarding why some foods are legal or illegal are still confusing. Why is the starch in ginger legal, but not the starch in alfalfa (I used to consume liquid chlorophyll and alfalfa leaf tea)? Also, if I am doing this diet for Celiac disease, do I need to be as strict with algae/spirulina (it was mentioned that IBS is an immune disorder and reactive to algaes). Also, there are many herbs that I take (being an herbalist). Could an illegal herb possibly be legal as an alcohol tincure? I also take some supplements for cysts (dr. recommended, but not prescriptions) with ingredients of: calcium lactate, calcium stearate, magnesium citrate, gum acacia, and cellulose. Anybody know about any of these? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to be sure. I'd hate to realize too late that I am consuming something illegal. Thank you, It's too late at night for me to try to answer this. Spirulina isn't legal -- trust me, I know on that one. No gums are legal. More later. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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