> I can't see why this plant is illegal, and -- especially
> -- why it's treated so hysterically in this echo, which
> purports to be open to what works.
> 
> It's disappointing to discover strident voices seeking
> to squelch the spirit of exploration inherent in the title
> "altmed." Perhaps my speaking of real results on a real
 
 
The fact is it IS illegal, abused and does a lot of damage to a lot of 
people.  I am glad you find some use for it.  It is not anyone's business 
what you chose to do with your own body or health.  We can not suggest, 
recommend or I prefer not even discuss to any great length the joys of doing 
illegal acts.  I wonder if relieving the stress as you say could also be 
attained by other methods such as biofeedback, stress management etc.
 
You say your diagnosis is NOT glaucoma anymore?  I have heard that the plant 
has been used successfully to relieve the pressure but myopia is something 
else again.  THere are also drops that relieve glaucoma pressure and a couple 
of medications I think now.
 
Alternative medicine is and probably always will be a controversial subject. 
While you are free to chose whatever you want to do with and to your own 
body, I really do not want this echo to become something that will get into a 
long heated discussion about something that is no matter who thinks it's 
right or wrong illegal. 
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