Evidence of plant prices decreasing
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
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I've had Hoya Latifolia 'Sarawak' on my wishlist for about 3 years. I've watched them go for well over $100 for a two-leaf cutting or baby plant. For that reason, I just never purchased. In fact, I had basically resigned myself to not having one.
But a couple weeks ago, my favorite online hoya seller UnsolicitedPlantTalks offered Sarawak for only $65, a FULL plant. I leaped.
Evidence of prices coming down.
Happy to have and happy to have at a reasonable price.
Talk about big leaves! Extraordinary.
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Comments (17)If an herb has historical and clinical uses to treat anxiety, if it also is shown to reduce anxiety in mice, if it is also shown to be a potent GABA agonist in experiments with nerve tissue, and if I take it and feel quite relaxed and my palpitations cease, then my perspective as a scientist is that there is good evidence that the herb in fact does reduce anxiety." No, that's not the perspective of a scientist. It's the opinion of an herb user who wants to believe that a remedy works. That's why you'll never see a scientific study close with remarks by the authors saying "well, our evidence is only preliminary, but since this stuff worked for us we think that no further research is necessary." They'd be laughed out of their profession. There is no "EBM community" at odds with the scientific and medical community. The people who are most interested in optimizing medical care and making it as rational and effective as possible naturally are drawn to these principles, and work closely with physicians and hospitals to promote evidence-based care. When it comes to herbalism, there are basically three sorts of users (conveniently, all three are represented in this thread). First there are those who don't care about scientific validation of herbs (or at least profess this opinion). There are others who strongly believe in the value of good scientific evidence for the safety and efficacy of herbs before they'll use them, especially for more than minor conditions or as substitutes for mainstream therapies. There's also a large group of people who, like apollog, seem to want it both ways. They'll call attention to scientific studies that appear to support their position. But when it's noted that those studies are irrelevant to the topic at hand, limited in important ways and more evidence is needed, they'll fall back on testimonials, point fingers at other types of medical practice (the tu quoque fallacy), or deny the legitimacy of scientific inquiry that invalidates their arguments. This latter form of denial can be summarized as "Your science can never adequately measure my brand of woo." This is what has people devoted to sound scientific inquiry and rational medicine shaking their heads. They want advocates of all forms of health care to follow the rules by which the value of care can be established, including valid research and disciplined clinical observation. Unfortunately there are still self-styled advocates of herbalism who think the rules apply only when convenient. LOL....See MoreEvidence of global warming.
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last monthYep, TC=Thanksgiving Cactus. I also call it by its other name, Crab Cactus (because of the claw shaped leaves).
I grew a beautiful Amaryllis once called Moon Scene. I bought it online from Easy To Grow Bulbs. I miss it. But isn't she a looker?
My Lisa must like the window she's in. Sprouted two new leaves and they're a beautiful blushing pink (Huge west facing window in the living room). The whole living room and kitchen area are pretty bright and the plants love it. Sadly, my multiflora that was budding up, blasted. Augh!!! (to quote Charlie Brown and the gang).
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