i dug these stone roots myself in fall of 2024
they are of excellent quality and stone root only grows in excellent soil.
i chopped up the live roots as best i could and long steeped them in grain alcohol
because as their name implies, the roots are impossibly hard.
this is a remedy that can be incredibly important
so we need the extraction process to be sufficient.
i often keep these roots in the highest proof grain alcohol all year due to how hard the roots are.
it may not be what most herb books consider typical preparation,
but as someone with experience i can tell you it makes a huge difference.

presentation really depends on a person's constitution
but there is constriction/congestion/incorrect tension in one place
that can cause consequences elsewhere.

sometimes veinous congestion happens because of tension that is restrictive and sometimes it happens because of laxity
stone root is a stimulating astringent, but like many astringents it seems to act more on correcting tension
rather than being purely drying + toning or 'tightening up'
i will say that as always, quality is incredibly important here for expecting excellent herbal actions
and dosage is equally important. *dosage determines what the remedy is working on*
consistent lower-moderate doses can bring change and tone to the overall cardiovascular system and tones the veins slowly over time.
a few days of stiff doses would be appropriate for getting hemorrhoids under control, then tapering off dose to a low-moderate to correct the underlying imbalance.

stone root is an important remedy for deep congestion and stagnation
in veins and lymph. this often manifests as 'pelvic congestion'
with varicose veins, palpable inflammation of nodes,
menstrual and reproductive issues in women (dark clotted blood, pain, different kinds of adhesions etc)
stone root is a specific for hemorrhoids and congested/obstructed feelings in the throat or rectum

there may be a lot of water weight, especially in the lower body.
from a holistic point of view, the kidneys may not be functioning as they should be (edema)
though there may be nothing clinically awry. i see this often.

there could be obstruction feelings in the lower body
but they could also be higher, in the liver or spleen.
the eclectics raved over its utility for gall bladder stones for which it is said to be a great specific
this is a more comfortable remedy than others that i've seen for flushing gall stones
please note that there are 'natural regimens' on the internet for flushing stones that are not comfortable, safe or effective.
**it is always critically important to ask your doctor if any kind of stone in question is safe to pass**
i've had many clients over the years who sought me out after they were given a doctor's blessing to go home and pass kidney or gall stones.
yes there are solutions that can facilitate the situation safely and more comfortably once your doctor gives you the ok

with stone root, there could be blood pressure issues and or heart issues
this could be due to veinous tension/laxity/congestion in the lower in the body
and or could be affecting the heart, liver (portal vein) in much the same way.
stone root is an absolute specific for respiratory conditions and irritations that are the result of heart issues
i have seldom seen such enthusiasm and assurance for this serious of an indication from old physicians
but stone root is a very safe herb from the mint family and i would love to see it be of service to those
with heart and related respiratory conditions.

i've seen old literature suggests that doses of 2-5 drops are excellent
and that in serious situations 10 drops was appropriate for short durations until they come around.
i've also seen old doctors that i really admire use up to a dropper full every hour or two in bad situations.
go slow and let your body tell you what dose it likes. i would be so happy to help you with this!
a quick conversation can make all the difference.
you should notice a change in a week or two
i do recommend that you slowly allow these low doses to gradually do their work
or you may find that more forward measures act differently and dry you out rather than tone + correct the vascular system.
not unsafe, but uncomfy. it's important to use remedies well to get good results. more is not often more in these scenarios.

a note on varicose veins:
i cannot promise that stone root will make them go away entirely. i would assume it would take 6 months or so to properly find out.
this seems to be a remedy that keeps working beyond the time it's used.
from what i understand, it could reduce some of the appearance, but the effects are mostly internal and practical rather than cosmetic.
i have heard that sage essential oil used externally can greatly reduce the appearance of varicose veins but have not had the occasion to see for myself. i would love some feedback or personal testimonials if you have any information. i also have sage EO in bulk if you'd like a small bottle.


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