Posted on 03/19/2019 5:52:42 PM PDT by little jeremiah
Many FReepers have knowledge to share about improving and maintaining health and would like to share it and learn from others; and others may not know much yet but want to learn. Some of us don't have much money for good insurance or doctors, some want to try other methods besides prescription meds, and some have experience in treating and solving health problems.
More and more "regular" doctors have accepted treatment methods such as the benefits of acupuncture, massage for many conditions, better diet, use of herbs and so on. There are limits, and often side effects, to some standard medical efforts.
My field is Ayurvedic herbalism and related measures, and have a lot of information I can post when I have time. I have seen herbs and sometimes dietary changes help people (including myself) with issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, high BP, gallstones, kidneystones, repeated boils, UTIs, prostate problems, insomnia, allergies, urinary incontinence, and many more. I hope to learn a lot from others with their knowledge and experience.
There are many "old fashioned" home care methods that were in common use a few generations ago that actually work and are cheap, such as castor oil packs, fomentations using alternating hot and cold water, and the like, which are easy to do. I am sure there is a lot of knowledge here on Free Republic that can be shared.
I would like this thread to stay civil without distruption, so my request is that people who think natural health methods are bunkum, make your own thread.
Has anyone heard of making quercetin yourself?
I’ve read about foods rich in it. https://www.mynaturaltreatment.com/best-natural-sources-of-quercetin/
I’ve heard people talking about using ivermectin topically for a Covid preventative. They obtained it from the feed store, dilute it with water and put a drop of the wrist, then rub both wrists together - so one drop is to cover both wrists. Very small amount used. Has anyone heard of this?
I haven’t heard of that usage. I know for animals there is a topical version (NOT to be ingested) for parasites on the skin.
I used to have access to concord grapes and canned many quarts. Very high in natural quercetin. I miss them.. yum yum.
A bit of EO information, and contributions by other FReepers. Check out Chuckster’s and Unwashedpeasant’s posts.
Blending Essential Oils
One of the most common ways of blending essential oils in aromatherapy is based on evaporation rates. All oils are divided into top, middle and bass notes, according to their rate of evaporation.
Top notes are EOs with fast evaporation rates – more volatile – with scents that come to your nose very quickly. They are what you first smell with an EO and are often the strongest, but the evaporate most quickly. Top notes are usually 10-15% of the blend. Grapefruit, orange, lemon, petitgrain (orange or other citrus leaf ), peppermint and other strong, sharp EOs are examples of top notes.
Middle notes are usually the second aroma that comes to your nose, they form the body of the blend. They are usually 40-80% of the blend. They harmonize and moderate the sharp smell of the top notes and the deepness of the base notes.
These EOs are usually based on herbs such as rosewood, lavender, geranium, chamomile and palmarosa are some examples. They are warm, soft, mellow balancers and equalizers.
Bass notes are known as fixatives, they fix or hold the smell and slow down or draw out the evaporative rates of the top notes. They are often thick, heavy and have “dark” or woody aroma. Typical bass notes are vetiver (aka as kusha), patchouli, cedarwood, and sandalwood. Sometimes they do not smell very strong initially, but the heat of the body diffuses them and the aroma is very tenacious and long lasting. They typically comprise no more than 5-10% of the blend.
Some EOs are hard to pin down and have characteristics of top, middle and/or bass notes all at once. Rose, for instance, has all three qualities. Rose absolute is really the only Rose EO available and it is quite expensive, about $34 for 2/3 oz, wholesale.
There are many ways to blend EOs and when using for therapy and health, not just as a nice perfume, there other properties to take into considering. For instance, my blend called “Breathe Well” is 50% eucalyptus which is the prime EO for opening the lungs, with smaller amounts of supportive oils – more or less in descending proportions: fir, spruce, pine, basil, peppermint, thyme and tea tree. I didn’t make it with top/middle/bass notes in mind, but therapeutic value. It smells awesome and lasts a long longer than plain eucalyptus which is very volatile.
Mark!
Thank you 😌
I just ordered some German chamomile EO for the first time, never had it before. Just 1/3 oz. BTW the rose absolute I mentioned above is $43 or thereabouts for 1/3 oz, or 10 drams, not 2/3 oz.
German chamomile is blue and very interesting. After it dries out a bit it smells like sweet hay with flowers. Reminds DH of when he used to sleep in his uncle’s hay barn when visiting his cousins, they were farmers long ago.
Thanks great information on EO
I find blends, even very simple ones, usually more effective than just single EOs. I make one I call “Cool” which is Peppermint, Spearmint, Coriander and I think something else; I have a notebook in which I write EVERY BLEND I MAKE, whether herbs or EOs. Or I forget, no matter how much I think I won’t. That way if it isn’t good, I don’t make it again, and if it is good, I can.
I use a lot of Coriander EO, made from the seeds, balancing, somewhat cooling, refreshing, very pleasant smell.
Also a Stress Free blend, many people like it. I somewhat use the top/middle/bass note thing for blends, with focus on therapeutic use.
I recently made a “Chai spice” E0 -same EOs as in chai spice tea mixes - in descending order - Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Black Pepper,Clove. I have a story about it, later.
Then I made a strong liniment with the above mix, plus my regular Pain blend (I’ll post later) and crystals of natural camphor and menthol. It was so great I made 16 oz and put in a small bottle to use. EOs plus 50% water and 50% 180 proof grain alcohol.
What is that about? good to have a bit of info with videos or audios.
I’d like to know if anyone else has had this experience I’ll describe and then tell you why I’m asking:
Several months ago, I started having “floating” headaches (I rarely have had headaches in my whole (long) life).
These headaches started with a toothache on my right side. I went to the dentist, had x-rays done, and they found nothing.
The headaches would “float”. Sometimes in my jaw, then in my ear, my eye, my head, my throat - it would ache in one place and then move to another area. Always on my right side.
I talked to my doctor and she said she’d send me to a neurologist. I said to hold off on that. I tried lots of holistic, natural treatments and pain relievers.
Today, I was talking to a young woman who has been experiencing the exact same symptoms. She, too, has rarely had headaches in her (short) life. She said she believes it is from the 5G phones
Anyone else experienced this? If so, any ideas what could be causing it?
I hate to ask this, but COVID vaccinated or not?
no vax
Using Castor Oil Packs
(I think I posted before something about these but easier to re-do than find.) Also will post more info soon about this/n/that. If anyone wants on/off ping list just freepmail me.
First, my way of using and experience; below that info from a website. If anyone has questions just ask.
1. My method:
I never bothered with wool; I use old tee shirts or old flannel sheets/pjs cut up.
Get all workings together first: flannel/tee shirt material (all should be 100% cotton), scissors, cut up plastic bags (much easier than plastic wrap), masking tape, castor oil, and a few paper towels. Sometimes depending on area to be treated (such as a limb rather than back/abdomen etc) I use ace bandages to hold it all together.
First generously smear the affected area with castor oil.
Next take flannel/tee shirt material and pour castor oil so it is saturated, I never bothered immersing it (sounds like huge freaking mess!), generally I use about 3 layers of cloth, make sure all well saturated.
Then spread the saturated fabric over the affected area; if a limb, wrap it all around.
Cover with cut up plastic bags. If the bags have printing on them keep it on the outside; best is no printing. Tape on with masking tape.
Final step - if need be, and usually is helpful, wrap ace bandage around snugly to help hold everything in place. If a lareger area on torso, I have a separate longer piece of material like old sheet/etc to wrap around the whole body and pin with safety pins.
Best to do at night and sleep with it on; if danger of all coming undone and messing up sheets, then during the day, but it should stay on at least for several hours.
When ready to take it off, throw the masking tape away, and keep the saturated fabric in a plastic bag as you can use it again many times. I never bothered washing off the affected area; most of the oil just absorbs in. It is very sticky and oily so try not to get it on anything you care about.
I first used on both wrists which were become unusable due to years of practicing shiatsu and other massage on clients. The pain was such I could not lean on my hand or use them much. After the first night the pain was around 90% gone, and after the second night, 100% gone. It seemed like a miracle, and I was sold. I have since used for things like bruises as as well as joint pain or injuries, but do not use on broken skin.
I also never bothered to put a heating pad on it but it would probably be useful.
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https://www.trueharmonywellness.com/blog/castor-oil-packs-what-how-and-why
Castor Oil Packs - What, How and Why
* Menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids
* Constipation, Congestion
* Inflammation - arthritis, bursitis, cholecystitis
* Bruising, sprains, strains
Function
* Improves lymph flow
* Increases circulation
* Stimulates liver function
* Promotes elimination
* Heals tissue and organs
Materials Needed
* Three layers of undyed wool or cotton flannel large enough to cover the affected area
* Castor oil
* Plastic wrap cut 1-2” larger than the flannel / Large enough to wrap around treatment area
* Hot water bottle or heating pad
* Container with lid
* Old clothes and sheets. Castor oil will stain clothing and bedding.
Application
* Place the flannel in the container. Soak it in castor oil so that it is saturated, but not dripping. This is your pack.
* Protect clothing, bedding and furniture with old sheets or clothing
* Place the pack directly on to skin over the affected body part. Cover with plastic wrap.
* Place the hot water bottle or heating pad over the pack. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes.
Rest while the pack is in place.
After removing the pack
* Cleanse the area with a dilute solution of water and baking soda.
* Discard plastic wrap
* Store the pack in the covered container in the refrigerator.
* Each pack may be re-used up to 25-30 times.
It is generally recommended that a castor oil pack be used for 3 to 7 days a week, check with your healthcare provider.
got it
thanx a lot
BOOKMARK 🙂
I usually have a small box I keep all my fixin’s in. I don’t refrigerate as I have a cool room I use for a pantry and keep bulk stuff like flour, rice, beans etc and all my herbs.
Bttt
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