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How can people tell the effects of herbal teas and tinctures? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/herbalism@slrpnk.net
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So I have some lemon balm and peppermint in my garden and we use it to make tea.

I really like the smell and aroma of lemon balm and if I look online, it mentions for example that lemon balm is used for relieving anxiety, stress and can improve cognitive function.

But how is this tested, how can people even tell?
Does it really have this effect? And what would happen if you drink a lot of it?

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[–] 3 points 10 months ago

You could also be overloading your liver or kidneys, depending on the ingredients. Unlikely, but if they are indeed carrying enough active chemicals for one tea to be effective, a 10x dose will not come without risks.

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