Is this a good place to have a discussion on the science of herbal medicine and other forms of plant-based biochemistry?
I have always been a fan of using herbs for various forms of low-dosage medication, but I'm horribly inexperienced. Currently my best herb mix for back pain involves tarragon, chamomile, and licorice root.
As a simple tisane for now, I've found that it provides a very proper recovery for lower back spasms and other muscular aches I have after an intense workout. I think the coolest part is that tarragon, aside from having a unique flavor, contains Benzodiazepines which are used to make drugs such as Diazepam (or Valium). I'm still doing a little more research on chamomile's active chemicals, but I do know that glycyrrhizic acid found in licorice root has positive effect on the liver. I usually add this as a "just in case" as plenty of medicinal chemicals put stress on the liver.
I'm also interested in learning all the dangerous shit people keep in their houses, like sago palm and holly berry.
So what about the rest of y'all?