Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hey everyone, I'm going to prepare for my Ayurvedic Cleanse which starts next week and I want to make sure I have everything that is required. Castor Oil & Dashamula Root Mix - Where can I get these items from the UK? Does any UK residents know? I tried a Health shop but they didn't sell these items. I try not to use Online retailers that are not well established, so I'm reluctant to give my CC details. Sunflower Oil - What type of Sunflower Oil do I use? I've seen many cooking Sunflower oils but I wasn't sure if this cleanse was referring to that. Thanks Mani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Hi Mani In a reply to one of my posts, OneLove said that burdock root may be used instead of dashmula for the emema (if you can't find any dashmula in the UK) Regards, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Hi Mani, Odd how one can't find " castor oil " in the UK. The other term for it is ricin oil. Perhaps you can find it under this name? My Continental grandmother would speak about " ricinus " as a cure for constipation. So, that's a variation on " ricin " . I mail ordered by dashamula here in the US. I seem to recall OneLove saying Burdock root is a substitute. (Did I remember that oorrectly, OL?) Regarding the Sunflower oil, first time I did the self massage I got the pricier oil. The following time I got the cheaper (but still name brand). Guess what -- the pricier one was thicker and better to use. (The thinner one splashed all over the bathroom!) I hope this helps, somewhat. Beyond this, all I can think is a) ring the Hale Clinic, in London and see if someone might be able to help you with the names of ingredients and substitutions. Perhaps they are enlightened? or b) persist. In London, near the Warwick Avenue tube (IIRC) I found an independent health food store with all kinds of unusual merchandise. I absolutely cannot remember its name (or if it even had one!)What town are you in, Mani? Regards, PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Hi Mani You can substitute dashmula with burdock root available form a herb store. Castor oil is available at the drug store. Refined Sunflower oil can be found at the health food store. Here in the states Spectrum Naturals is a good brand. Their website is http://www.spectrumorganics.com Best regards with your first ayurvedic cleanse. OneLove mani_basi <mani_basi wrote: > Hey everyone, > > I'm going to prepare for my Ayurvedic Cleanse which > starts next week > and I want to make sure I have everything that is > required. > > Castor Oil & Dashamula Root Mix - Where can I get > these items from > the UK? Does any UK residents know? I tried a Health > shop but they > didn't sell these items. I try not to use Online > retailers that are > not well established, so I'm reluctant to give my CC > details. > > Sunflower Oil - What type of Sunflower Oil do I use? > I've seen many > cooking Sunflower oils but I wasn't sure if this > cleanse was > referring to that. > > Thanks > > Mani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 Thanks for the information everyone. In regard to the Sunflower Oil, I assumed that there was some special sort of Sunflower Oil that was used only for the body. I was reluctant to purchase the food/cooking oil due to this. PC, I live in Langley (which is about 10 minutes away from Windsor). I've ordered the Triphala capsules from the US and would now need to order the Enema Kit, Sunflower Oil & Dashamula Root Mix. Hopefully I will get these products soon so I can start the cleanse. Thanks again Mani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Mani, What off the shelf oils do you have available in the UK? Maybe OneLove can tell you which one is also cooling, so you don't have to spend money importing oil from the US. I've been trying to think of the name of that health food store near Warwick Avenue. I'll see if I have an old credit card statement. although, it might have been a cash only place. they had so many weird and wonderful things, including a fermented drink from Germany that I never saw anywhere else. Tasted like saurkraut juice. PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.