Sceletium - anyone tried????

[jinja]

Has anyone tried this stuff???

Sceletium - Naturally a mood enhancer:

+ Functions as a serotonin-uptake inhibitor, thereby leading to greater circulation of seretonin (a neurotransmitter vital for the sensation of happiness and well-being)
+ Asssists in increasing the circulation of Serotonin
+ Creates feelings of well-being, calmness, happiness and positive thoughts.
+ Can reduce the effects of anxiousness and depression.
+ Known to assist those recovering from alcohol and drug abuse.
+ Assists with irritability in menopause.
+ Improves libido performance by enhancing the mood.
+ Assists in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, under guidance in support programs.

Thanks & take care
xxx

[Palatia]

I haven't heard of it but it sounds good...

The supps I'm taking have L-Theanine (similar to L-Glut) which does about the same thing...

[beatle]

Very interesting. This is what I found out from googling it...

Sceletium tortuosum is a small groundcover plant native to Southern Africa. For hundreds of years the Hottentots of Southern Africa used Sceletium tortuosum as a mood enhancer, relaxant and empathogen. It is also known as Kanna or Kauwgoed, Kougoed and Canna.

Historically Sceletium tortuosum was chewed, smoked or used as snuff producing euphoria and alertness which gently fade into relaxation. If chewed in sufficient quantity Sceletium has a mild aneasthetic effect in the mouth, much like kava, and is used by the San tribes if you are about to have a tooth extracted, or in minute doses, for children with colic. A tea made from Sceletium is sometimes used to wean alcoholics off alcohol.

[jinja]

I have this book called Natural Highs, which describes various amino & vitamin suppliments for relaxation, stimulation, mood enhancers and connectivity. I found only one source to buy over the internet, but not alot of other info.

Shall I be a guinea pig & try some?!?!? Always game to try something once. lol. Maybe that's what got me here??

Take care
xxx

[beatle]

If you want to be a guinea pig, that's great-- I'd happily do it if I could. I look forward to hearing the results.

[Wooflet]

Jinja I was going to reply and say I'm happy to be a guinea pig with you, as Sceletium sounds promising. But then I found that it is in powder format, and needs to be breathed in (like snuff), smoked, or chewed (see below). Not really keen on any of those options, was thinking more along the lines of a capsule or maybe a herbal tea. What does your book say?

Here's an excerpt from one of the websites:
The different methods of ingestion seem to provide varying effects. For example, insuffulation has reportedly caused euphoria, stimulation, increase in general well being with doses of 50-200mg. If it's put into a smoking blend, it can reportedly act as a sedative, with a general increase in general well being while using about 100-250mg. Then, if it's chewed, it seems to have a mix of the above effects, and can last about 1 hour. This requires more material, though; typcially between 500-1000mg.

For those of you who, like me until 5 mins ago, have no idea what insufflation means - it's basically breathing it in or inhaling it.

Wooflet x

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

Wow, Talk about an 80's flashback!

You first jinja

[jinja]

The product I found comes in capsule form. I have not checked out the authenticity of this site, but will do so.

I am wanting to get off my ADs and have engaged a herbalist to assist in this process. I will run all my info. past her before embarking. I want to get all my little soldiers in a row before weaning off the ADs. I am scared of ending up back were I was before I started taking them, so the natural resourses available and chemical balances are an important aspect for me in this process.

If it is not viable to take during this time, I am still interested in the product so will let you know.

Take care
Xxx

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

I bought some on Amazon in tablet form. I took one at 5pm and have gotten no satisfaction out of my evening wine, coincidence? I guess time will tell : )

[Vera]

Hi there
I am actully from the uk and have just found a site over here but there out of stock for a couple of weeks. I quite fancy giving it a go, will give anything a go! Apparently you can brew it in a nice cup of tea! mmmm we shall see. Shall keep you posted