Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Common names for aloe barbadensis Aloe, cape, Zanzibar, Socotrine, Curacao, Barbados aloes, aloe vera so the answer is yes. I usually take my cloves cut them up and grind them up. then I know I have the right amount Eibhlin <eibhlinyah@...> wrote: I went back to herbal com and I guess I over looked the senna pods the first time I looked cuz I found it.. :-) Now let me ask, is Aloe barbadensis the same as curacao? I found some info on the Aloe's and I think that is what it is saying, if so then herbal com has that one too. Now about the garlic bulbs, I guess it is ok to use the garlic powder since it is just powdered cloves? Have you ever used the powder in this recipe? Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > I went back to herbal com and I guess I over looked the senna pods > the first time I looked cuz I found it.. :-) Now let me ask, is Aloe > barbadensis the same as curacao? I found some info on the Aloe's and > I think that is what it is saying, if so then herbal com has that one > too. Now about the garlic bulbs, I guess it is ok to use the garlic > powder since it is just powdered cloves? Have you ever used the > powder in this recipe? Thanks for your help > Eibhlin ====================== Hi Eibhlin, Yes barbadensis and curacao are the same. The names are only changed to protect the innocent. LOL If you have the aloes then you shouldn't need the Turkey Rhubarb. As for the garlic powder, best would be to make your own, that way you can assure the freshness, etc. Othewise, use the powder. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > HI Everyone, I need some help here.. Please! I'm going to make the > Intestinal Formula #1 But I can not find Curacao but can get the Cape > Aloe leaf, if I don't put the curacao in the recipe do I still add > the Buckthorn Bark and Turkey Rhubarb Root? the recipe also calls > for Garlic Bulb, is this the same as the Garlic powder? I looked on > herbal com and all I can find is the Garlic powder, granulated & > flakes. Which is Garlic bulbs? I know I can use Goldenseal but it is > kinda high cost. Also where does one find the Senna Pods? I have the > Senna leaves but can't find Pods.. Any Info would be appreciated. > Thanks > Eibhlin ======================== Hi Eib, The aloes tend to be a little more purgative than the Turkey Rhubarb, cascara or buckthorn. It all depends on what kind of action you are looking for. Yes, goldenseal is quite pricey but well worth it. There really is no substitute for it. Barberry would be the closest but it really doesn't hold a candle to goldenseal. I think you would be much better off using the goldenseal if you can swing it. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Caroline wrote: > I have two species of Aloe in my front yard...what part of the aloe do > they > use in these formulas...would I simply cut up and dry the leaves for > something like this? I have to get my specific species but if I have the > right ones...is this the procedure to follow? Anyone know this? This > stuff > grows so incredibly easy here...I know I could actually break off a > few and > start new ones it is so easy to grow...just not sure how it would be > processed to be used...other than squeezing the liquid out to use the > juice!...I did find some information on using it in soap and lotion > making...so I have a good use for it...just need to know about herbal > uses. > > Caroline ============================ Hi Caroline, If I recall correctly, there is a thin band of gel right under the skin that is used. There is also the major part of the gel. Actually, I think they just dehydrate all the gel and use it. Much easier than trying to get that little part just under the skin. Aloe has lots of good used, for sunburn, as a powerful cathartic (poo pusher). Just slice the leaves cross wise and scrape out the gel and dehydrate it or sun dry it. Then powder it up and there you have it. There are lots of different varieties of aloes and they all work pretty much the same, some more some less. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hi Don If I can only used the curacao and not the cape aloe, should I also use the Buckthorn or (and) Turkey Rhubarb? Or will the curacao be the only one needed? I know I may sound silly asking all this but I won't know if I don't ask.. I bought all the herbs for the Lower bowel formula a few months ago and have been using it but it has not given me the results I need and I'm not happy with it so that is why I am now going to try the I.F. I'm praying I get better results from this one. I can't swing getting the goldenseal right now so I'll have to use the Garlic powder. I wanted to ask you, is it better to use the capsules or the tincture? Thanks Eibhlin > > ====================== > Hi Eibhlin, > > Yes barbadensis and curacao are the same. The names are only changed to > protect the innocent. LOL If you have the aloes then you shouldn't need > the Turkey Rhubarb. As for the garlic powder, best would be to make your > own, that way you can assure the freshness, etc. Othewise, use the powder. > > -- > Peace, love and light, > > Don " Quai " Eitner > > " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " > > > > -- > In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 1/3/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > Hi Don > If I can only used the curacao and not the cape aloe, should I also > use the Buckthorn or (and) Turkey Rhubarb? Or will the curacao be > the only one needed? I know I may sound silly asking all this but I > won't know if I don't ask.. > I bought all the herbs for the Lower bowel formula a few months ago > and have been using it but it has not given me the results I need and > I'm not happy with it so that is why I am now going to try the I.F. > I'm praying I get better results from this one. > I can't swing getting the goldenseal right now so I'll have to use > the Garlic powder. > I wanted to ask you, is it better to use the capsules or the > tincture? > Thanks > Eibhlin ===================== Hi Eibhlin, You don't have to no, I would though but that is just me. You don't sound silly asking this question at all because if you don't ask you won't know. Shoot, I would use capsules. When you tincture you remove most but not all of the herbs constituents. If you take it in capsule form then you get all of it into your system. So I suggest you do capsule form. However, you could do tincture if you aren't happy swallowing capsules. Peace be with you Eibhlin. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hi Don, Thanks for not thinking it is silly to ask so many ?'s.. :-) I wasn't too sure if the tincture would work the same as the capsules. I do hate to swallow capsules but if I will get better results by using capsules I would rather swallow.. My herbs should be in by tomorrow for the I.F. # 1 and I'm eager to make the recipe and get started on it.. I have serval friends who are using it with good results. I think that as soon as I'm able I will go ahead and order 1/4 lb. of the goldenseal to add to the recipe.. As for now tho, I will be using the garlic powder and praying it works.. Eibhlin > ===================== > Hi Eibhlin, > > You don't have to no, I would though but that is just me. You don't > sound silly asking this question at all because if you don't ask you > won't know. Shoot, I would use capsules. When you tincture you remove > most but not all of the herbs constituents. If you take it in capsule > form then you get all of it into your system. So I suggest you do > capsule form. However, you could do tincture if you aren't happy > swallowing capsules. > > Peace be with you Eibhlin. > > -- > Peace, love and light, > > Don " Quai " Eitner > > " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " > > > > -- > In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > Hi Don, > Thanks for not thinking it is silly to ask so many ?'s.. :-) > I wasn't too sure if the tincture would work the same as the > capsules. I do hate to swallow capsules but if I will get better > results by using capsules I would rather swallow.. My herbs should > be in by tomorrow for the I.F. # 1 and I'm eager to make the recipe > and get started on it.. I have serval friends who are using it with > good results. I think that as soon as I'm able I will go ahead and > order 1/4 lb. of the goldenseal to add to the recipe.. As for now > tho, I will be using the garlic powder and praying it works.. > > Eibhlin =============================== Hi Eibhlin, We're only silly when we don't ask questions. If your purpose is just to use the IC#1 like a laxative the tincture will work fine. If your purpose is to feed, nourish and tone the bowels then go with the capsules. The garlic will be fine but will not have the wonderful healing actions and benefits of the goldenseal. By all means do get that when you can and add it in. Barberry would be better than the garlic but still not as good as the goldenseal. They are often used interchangably but barberry is no where near as good as goldenseal nor does it have the same range of actions. -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.10 - Release Date: 1/10/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > Hi Don, > > My purpose using the IF#1 is to help to get my bowels to work > properly and strengthen them, So I'll stick with the Capsules.. I > don't want just a laxative. > The IF recipe already calls for the barberry, so I'll be getting that > one already besides the garlic.. I'd love to grow my own goldenseal > so I wouldn't have to pay so high cost but how do you even find a > goldenseal plant? > Eibhlin ========================== You and me both. THere are a whole bunch of herbs that I would just love to get and plant all over Europe. Lobelia, goldenseal are two that come to mind right at the moment. All the herbs from North America that don't grow anywhere else. Upsetting the ecosystem? Yeah, probably. Oh well. It is a good thought with good intentions. Sure would be nice if everything grew everywhere, in their own climates of course but all over the world. I guess the creator had a different idea. Hmmm... -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.299 / Virus Database: 265.6.10 - Release Date: 1/10/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I've not made this one... but the way it reads it is 1 part combined leaves and pods - if 1 part was a cup then 1/2 cup each the same with aloe 2 parts total..of combined... at least that is how I read and interpret it. SuziEibhlin <eibhlinyah@...> wrote: Ok I have a question, I made my IF #1 and I need to know, the recipe calls for 1 part - senna leaves and pods, was I suppose to put like 1 part senna and 1 part pods? (cuz I that is how I did it) or does it mean only 1 part of them together, like half & half?? Also same question for when it calls for 2 parts curacao and cape aloe leaf? does it me 2 parts of each of the Aloe's? I'm confused, HELP!!! Thanks,Eibhlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Eibhlin wrote: > > Ok I have a question, I made my IF #1 and I need to know, the recipe > calls for 1 part - senna leaves and pods, was I suppose to put like 1 > part senna and 1 part pods? (cuz I that is how I did it) or does it > mean only 1 part of them together, like half & half?? Also same > question for when it calls for 2 parts curacao and cape aloe leaf? > does it me 2 parts of each of the Aloe's? I'm confused, HELP!!! > Thanks, > Eibhlin ========================= Hi Eibhlin, Yes, you use 1 part senna leaf and pod (1/2 each). Same goes for the aloes (1/2 each for a total of 2 parts to go into the formula.). In other words you mix senna leaf and pod and take 1 part of that to put into the formula. You do the same with the aloes. Mix the aloes and 2 parts go into the formula. So if you are using cups then 1 cup of senna leaf/pod mixture and 2 cups of the aloes mixture go into your formula. I hope I didn't confuse you any more. :-) -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.302 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 1/12/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Hi Don, Thank you for the reply.. You explained it very well.. Last night I ordered My Goldenseal root to add to the IF#1.. So I will have my complete formula by the begining of next week.. :-) Altho I did make up some without it for now but will add in when it arrive.. It is so nice to have others to help. Thanks, Eibhlin > ========================= > Hi Eibhlin, > > Yes, you use 1 part senna leaf and pod (1/2 each). Same goes for the > aloes (1/2 each for a total of 2 parts to go into the formula.). In > other words you mix senna leaf and pod and take 1 part of that to put > into the formula. You do the same with the aloes. Mix the aloes and 2 > parts go into the formula. So if you are using cups then 1 cup of senna > leaf/pod mixture and 2 cups of the aloes mixture go into your formula. > > I hope I didn't confuse you any more. :-) > > -- > Peace, love and light, > > Don " Quai " Eitner > > " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " > > > > -- > In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.302 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 1/12/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Alsobrook wrote: > > Hi, I'm new to this group, and just amazed at the knowledge some of you > have about herbs, tinctures, salves and so on. I'm so interested in this, > but know nothing about it. I grow vegetables, but have never grown herbs. > Please tell me how to get started. Surely there is a good book for > beginners out there about growing herbs, how to get formulas for > intestinal > cleanses, learning how to make tinctures, teas and so forth. I would also > like to know of supply sources and where to get a catalog with the > supplies > I might need. > Thanks in advance for any advice, or help. > > ========================== Hi , Welcome to the group. If you know how to grow vegetables then you won't have much of a problem growing herbs. Now this book doesn't have much on gardening but probably one of the best books on herbs, making various preparations, how to make various preparations, etc is Dr. 's book " School of Natural Healing " . Very excellent book. Lots of recipes for various conditions. Covers quite a few herbs and has lots of recipes for each type of herb. If you ever think about becoming an herbalist then I would highly suggest you check out the School of Natural Healing run by Dr. 's son . Very good course and many on this list are in the process of taking various parts of it. Do feel free to peruse the files and message archives and just plain make yourself at home. We're glad your here and we hope you enjoy your stay herel If you have any questions feel free to ask. Peace be with you . -- Peace, love and light, Don " Quai " Eitner " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.302 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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