Do herbs affect test results?

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Aug 20, 2016 | Columns, Healing Lyme, Herbs, Lyme & Co-Infections, lyme testing, teasel root | 6 comments

Dear Stephen,
I read that teasel root extract draws the lyme out of tissue and joints in to the blood stream. Does it make sense to take teasel before a Western Blot test to prevent false negative results?

Stephen’s response:
Not that I know of, in this instance.

Stephen

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Susan Butterfield on August 21, 2016 at 9:23 am

What is the best source on learning how to make tinctures and use whole herbs ? I have a known spot I can find Japanese knot weed and wondered how to prepar and use the fresh herb. I would like to start growing herbs you recommend ..
Ben on May 23, 2017 at 9:50 am

Stephens books give the basics on sourcing seeds and cultivation
Cyndee Grace on July 9, 2017 at 5:11 pm

I can’t find sources for seeds in the books I have. Also would like to purchase wholesale bulk Lyme herbs to tincture. Can you tell me which books? I am a nutritionist/herbalist/pilates business owner and thought I knew herbs until I was diagnosed with Lyme and Babesia. Humbly searching for sources. Incredibly grateful for this work Stephen has done.
Ray on October 9, 2017 at 1:29 pm

Buhner’s book, Herbal Antibiotics, contains information on how to make tinctures and other herbal preparations at home. Other sources are also available.
MDelia on February 24, 2018 at 7:02 pm

1)Strictly Medicinal Seeds (root stock, seeds, info)

2)Mountain Rose Herbs
Responsibly sourced herbs and info

3.) Pacific Botanicals
Fresh Herbs, dry herbs
Erik Kolbenheyer MD on September 11, 2018 at 4:53 am

Mr. Stephen Buhner

Dear Stephen,

I have got neuroborreliosis (more than 20 years ) and I tried lot of antibiotics and herbs! Actually a try the teasel root tincture and it’s very effectiv! How long can I use it, and can I combine other herbs ( f.e. cistus incanus)! I’m 52 years old!

Thank You!

Best regards ( from Hungary)

Erik