Making herbal tinctures is easy; time does the work!
I make Elderberry tincture all the time; about due to make some more!
Vegetable glycerine tinctures are a great alternative to alcohol tinctures, particularly if you have children. Plus, it's pleasant-tasting; won't have a fuss giving it to the little ones!
Glycerine Extracts (Excellent for Children)
To make glycerine extracts, you need a quart-sized GLASS bottle. Use 2 to 4 oz. dried herb, 1/2 to 1 pint vegetable glycerine, and 5 to 11 ounces distilled water. In the glass bottle mix glycerine and water, then add the herb and stir thoroughly. Make sure to close container tightly and agitate (shake and mix) daily for 14 days (2 weeks). NOTE: Write the date that you started the tincture on the bottle top. After 14 days, double strain; press herb through cheese cloth, then pour liquid through a strainer and store in amber-colored bottles in a cool place.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Nutrition isn't all that complicated as THEY make it out to be...
MINERALS
© 2006 Chandra Y. Washington
In his biochemical experiments,
western man found the same 140+ elements
in every God made thing that exists.
On the African continent,
minerals exist
that western scientists
have yet to classify.
No wonder why
we who were colonized
on our own soil
or displaced
in a strange new place
currently know diseases
we have never known before.
What’s missing in our nutrition?
Minerals. It’s that simple.
Yet, we are told we can find nourishment
in an artificial elements like
carrots, beets, wheat and soybeans.
What I mean is - man made these things.
There’s little or no nutrition in it
because man has put his hand in it.
So, where do we get our nourishment?
Why not use herbs - like Hippocrates?
The foundation of modern medicine
is supposed to be built on his teachings.
Instead, the physician prescribes
B-12 shots and vitamins supplements.
While nutritionists -
even herbalists recommend
coral calcium for bones and teeth;
ferrous oxide for iron and immune deficiency.
Taking inorganic things like these
compromises the body;
leaving it constipated,
and feeling generally lousy.
But there seems to be a contradiction.
They contain minerals.
Misinformation brings confusion
to what’s really very simple.
What doctors,
nutritionists,
and even herbalists don’t calculate,
only plant-based minerals
can readily assimilate.
Solid minerals can’t dissolve in H2O.
These are the simple,
common-sense things we need to know
before we unknowingly ingest
things that can potentially harm us.
Information Is Power.
Information tells us
that a vitamin
is just what it implies:
Vita-lity - at its bare min-imum.
Information tells us
we can’t receive nourishment
from a fraction of
a manipulation of
a whole.
It’s safe to say,
most everything we eat is
molecularly compromised.
So it’s best that we supplement
what only serves to make the belly full
with simple, God-made,
mineral-rich plant food - like
Irish Moss and Horsetail
for organic calcium;
Yellow Dock and Elderberry
for iron and immune deficiency.
But don’t be fooled -
Artificial herbs are out there, too!
Echinacea, garlic, and comfrey,
to name a few.
By now, some of you are thinking
"That’s B.S.!"
But no need to debate or guess.
We can all make a truthful determination
through simple, common-sense observation.
A natural plant grows
in "the wild," on its own.
In other words -
Natural plants are Divinely placed by Nature.
A hybrid plant - you’ve gotta make a garden
and cultivate her.
But if you really want to
confirm this yourself,
do a simple pH test and see for yourself!
A substance below 7 pH is acid.
It can’t support life.
In fact - it is known to destroy it.
So at best,
when you ingest
hybrid herb supplements,
you’re wasting time and money.
At worst,
the affects could be adverse;
even life-threatening.
So to fill the nutritional void,
take plant-based,
water-soluble,
God-made minerals.
It really is that simple.
© 2006 Chandra Y. Washington
In his biochemical experiments,
western man found the same 140+ elements
in every God made thing that exists.
On the African continent,
minerals exist
that western scientists
have yet to classify.
No wonder why
we who were colonized
on our own soil
or displaced
in a strange new place
currently know diseases
we have never known before.
What’s missing in our nutrition?
Minerals. It’s that simple.
Yet, we are told we can find nourishment
in an artificial elements like
carrots, beets, wheat and soybeans.
What I mean is - man made these things.
There’s little or no nutrition in it
because man has put his hand in it.
So, where do we get our nourishment?
Why not use herbs - like Hippocrates?
The foundation of modern medicine
is supposed to be built on his teachings.
Instead, the physician prescribes
B-12 shots and vitamins supplements.
While nutritionists -
even herbalists recommend
coral calcium for bones and teeth;
ferrous oxide for iron and immune deficiency.
Taking inorganic things like these
compromises the body;
leaving it constipated,
and feeling generally lousy.
But there seems to be a contradiction.
They contain minerals.
Misinformation brings confusion
to what’s really very simple.
What doctors,
nutritionists,
and even herbalists don’t calculate,
only plant-based minerals
can readily assimilate.
Solid minerals can’t dissolve in H2O.
These are the simple,
common-sense things we need to know
before we unknowingly ingest
things that can potentially harm us.
Information Is Power.
Information tells us
that a vitamin
is just what it implies:
Vita-lity - at its bare min-imum.
Information tells us
we can’t receive nourishment
from a fraction of
a manipulation of
a whole.
It’s safe to say,
most everything we eat is
molecularly compromised.
So it’s best that we supplement
what only serves to make the belly full
with simple, God-made,
mineral-rich plant food - like
Irish Moss and Horsetail
for organic calcium;
Yellow Dock and Elderberry
for iron and immune deficiency.
But don’t be fooled -
Artificial herbs are out there, too!
Echinacea, garlic, and comfrey,
to name a few.
By now, some of you are thinking
"That’s B.S.!"
But no need to debate or guess.
We can all make a truthful determination
through simple, common-sense observation.
A natural plant grows
in "the wild," on its own.
In other words -
Natural plants are Divinely placed by Nature.
A hybrid plant - you’ve gotta make a garden
and cultivate her.
But if you really want to
confirm this yourself,
do a simple pH test and see for yourself!
A substance below 7 pH is acid.
It can’t support life.
In fact - it is known to destroy it.
So at best,
when you ingest
hybrid herb supplements,
you’re wasting time and money.
At worst,
the affects could be adverse;
even life-threatening.
So to fill the nutritional void,
take plant-based,
water-soluble,
God-made minerals.
It really is that simple.
Friday, September 25, 2009
So-called "Swine Flu?" Not an issue! Boost your immunity NATURALLY!
A couple of days ago, I got an informative e-mail from my cousin about practical ways one can ward off the so-called "Swine Flu." Good suggestions, including:
There's confusion about IRON. I'm not talking about the inorganic variety; the "ferrous oxide" or "ferrous sulphate." These forms of iron cannot assimilate into the body because the iron has not been converted into a water-soluble, digestible plant source. You're basically talking about trying to ingest a ROCK. This is why the "ferrous" iron constipates the body.
Only a NATURAL PLANT can perform the ionthroferosis process of converting solid minerals in the soil into a digestible mineral food source. About the only useful process a hybrid plant can accomplish is the process of photosynthesis, which produces chlorophyll, but it cannot convert and absorb minerals like a natural plant.
Which brings up ANOTHER misnomer: What is a "natural plant?"
The stuff you see in the supermarket? The "organic" produce? Not necessarily.
In fact, most of the fruits and vegetables in the supermarket - and even in "natural food stores" - are NOT NATURAL. "Natural" means the molecular structure of the plant is complete. In other words, not hybridized. Natural plants are the ones that grow naturally in nature; think dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, green jelly coconut, elderberry, nopal cactus, lamb's quarters, lily of the valley, saw palmetto berries, perslaine, watercress, Irish moss, dulce, nori, kelp, mulberries, mustang grapes, mesquite beans, amaranth, to name a few.
A NATURAL PLANT does NOT need man to survive. It grows in the so-called "wild"; on its own. On the other hand, most of the produce in the supermarkets - even organic produce - is the product of hybridization. They are literally a manipulation of a whole. A fraction of it. With a hybrid plant - like a carrot (a cross between the Queen Anne's lace and the wild yam) it necessarily grows in a garden. Plus, in order for this plant to survive, one must fertilize and use pesticides (either natural or chemical) to make sure the plant doesn't get eaten up by "Nature's little friends" who are simply doing their job! If something comes in these little guy's environment that isn't Natural, their job is to clean it up! Get rid of it! It's not supposed to be there, because it is not natural to the environment. Instead, we kill the bugs; the "defenders," to save the hybrid. We save the nutritionally-devoid hybrid and KILL the dandelion plant because it's an "eyesore" in our lawn.
And I need to speak on this: Seeded vs. Seedless fruits. This should be obvious. How can a fruit be "natural" and not have a seed that is naturally fertilized to germinate? How can this seedless "frankenfood" nourish anyone if it is not whole? Those of us sold on seedless grapes and seedless watermelons need to think about this. Are we eating for NUTRITION, or a false sense of "convenience?"
Okay, with the Natural definition covered, one can better equip the body against the "Swine Flu Monster" by...
HEALTH AND HEALING TO ALL!
- washing hands frequently
- irrigating nasal canal w/warm salt water (I'd use sea salt and a drop or 2 of tea tree oil)
- stay hydrated
There's confusion about IRON. I'm not talking about the inorganic variety; the "ferrous oxide" or "ferrous sulphate." These forms of iron cannot assimilate into the body because the iron has not been converted into a water-soluble, digestible plant source. You're basically talking about trying to ingest a ROCK. This is why the "ferrous" iron constipates the body.
Only a NATURAL PLANT can perform the ionthroferosis process of converting solid minerals in the soil into a digestible mineral food source. About the only useful process a hybrid plant can accomplish is the process of photosynthesis, which produces chlorophyll, but it cannot convert and absorb minerals like a natural plant.
Which brings up ANOTHER misnomer: What is a "natural plant?"
The stuff you see in the supermarket? The "organic" produce? Not necessarily.
In fact, most of the fruits and vegetables in the supermarket - and even in "natural food stores" - are NOT NATURAL. "Natural" means the molecular structure of the plant is complete. In other words, not hybridized. Natural plants are the ones that grow naturally in nature; think dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, green jelly coconut, elderberry, nopal cactus, lamb's quarters, lily of the valley, saw palmetto berries, perslaine, watercress, Irish moss, dulce, nori, kelp, mulberries, mustang grapes, mesquite beans, amaranth, to name a few.
A NATURAL PLANT does NOT need man to survive. It grows in the so-called "wild"; on its own. On the other hand, most of the produce in the supermarkets - even organic produce - is the product of hybridization. They are literally a manipulation of a whole. A fraction of it. With a hybrid plant - like a carrot (a cross between the Queen Anne's lace and the wild yam) it necessarily grows in a garden. Plus, in order for this plant to survive, one must fertilize and use pesticides (either natural or chemical) to make sure the plant doesn't get eaten up by "Nature's little friends" who are simply doing their job! If something comes in these little guy's environment that isn't Natural, their job is to clean it up! Get rid of it! It's not supposed to be there, because it is not natural to the environment. Instead, we kill the bugs; the "defenders," to save the hybrid. We save the nutritionally-devoid hybrid and KILL the dandelion plant because it's an "eyesore" in our lawn.
And I need to speak on this: Seeded vs. Seedless fruits. This should be obvious. How can a fruit be "natural" and not have a seed that is naturally fertilized to germinate? How can this seedless "frankenfood" nourish anyone if it is not whole? Those of us sold on seedless grapes and seedless watermelons need to think about this. Are we eating for NUTRITION, or a false sense of "convenience?"
Okay, with the Natural definition covered, one can better equip the body against the "Swine Flu Monster" by...
- loading up on ORGANIC IRON (elderberry is the best high-iron phosphate/iron fluorine source available in most conventional "health food stores"; followed by yellow dock and fresh dandelion leaves. Why organic iron? Organic iron is the "magnet"; it attracts all the necessary 140+ minerals into the system. It is essential for energy; it oxygenates; it is essential for carbon maintenance in the pineal gland. As we are all carbon-based, without carbon we would not be electrical; we would not EXIST.
- CLEANING THE COLON. If one has never taken time out to give the body a rest by fasting (or at least by doing a cleansing diet for a period), the intestines become backed up; caked up with old, dead fecal matter and mucous that serves to tax every organ and bodily function, including lowering immunity. Properly-aged cascara sagrada (available in capsule form) not only cleanses the colon, but it also cleanses and tones the liver, as well as restores the natural peristaltic action of the colon.
- Eating a more healthy, balanced diet in general. If you're a meat eater, make sure you don't over eat meat. Eat it in smaller portions; at least 80% green plant food ratio to meat on your plate. One could also stand to not eat meat every day. And back up off the milk and dairy products, as they lower the immunity and create excess mucous in the body, which creates a "Petrie dish" environment for all types of infections and pathogens to make a "home." And those who are on plant-based diets need to be careful not to "starch-out." A "starchatarian" is just as bad - perhaps worse - than someone who eats meat everyday. The "starchatarian" (one who adopts a plant-based diet that is heavy on starch) risks creating a "Petrie dish" environment in their body by consuming too much mucous-forming starch, and would do better to adopt the 80% green practice too. Take a vacation from the cakes, pies, ice cream and pastries. Say "bye-bye" to sugar and sugary soft drinks. Replace sodium chloride "table salt" (ex. - Morton's salt) with a very high quality mineral sea salt.
HEALTH AND HEALING TO ALL!
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