Guest guest Posted July 18, 2001 Report Share Posted July 18, 2001 Dear Ian, Nice to have you back on the list....- How is the Ranch looking?..............Love Penny (by the way - I scored some GENUINE Saw Palmetto berries on the weekend - will get some more and send you as I Still owe you.....hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2001 Report Share Posted July 19, 2001 Thanks for the welcome back Pen and back atcha on the hugs. The ranch is looking great and we are now up to 45 chickens, 2 goats, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 bunnies all in new quarters ;o) Today we also finally got the puter and the entire office (including phone lines) moved over and feel back to normal (hooray). Because we are now close to the major phone lines my modem is now running at 48,000 instead of the 26,600 I had to put up with out in the middle of nowhere. I'd forgotten how fast my computer ran normally and is it ever a treat. Even though this ranch is smaller than the other, we have more wild herbs (and a larger variety as well) growing here and they are easier to access. All around I'm as pleased as punch. I'd love to get some GENUINE ;o) Saw Palmetto from you and maybe we could do some trading. I'm expecting a bumper crop of Juniper Berries this year (close to 50 trees on the property) and they are just loaded. We also have a huge crop of wild Mullein as well sooooooo let me know?? Much love, Ian Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington Dear Ian, Nice to have you back on the list....- How is the Ranchlooking?..............Love Penny (by the way - I scored some GENUINE SawPalmetto berries on the weekend - will get some more and send you as IStill owe you.....hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2001 Report Share Posted July 19, 2001 In a message dated 07/19/2001 6:26:57 AM Mountain Daylight Time, slbakko writes: I am getting ready to tincture mullein tomorrow (new moon) and am wondering which parts I tincture - I have been told the leaves have to be from one year plants - right - but I am going to tincture the flowers - so do I just take a portion of the stalk and tincture that or what - any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. 1. When I use the leaves I only use them from plants that are new (1 year or less). 2. For the flowers I pluck the flowers individually and use those. (I think Mullein only flowers from the 2nd year on). 3. If you are interested I have had GREAT success with a maceration made from mullein flowers and organic garlic. I use 3-5 drops in childrens ears to help with ear infections. Since I made/started to use this maceration (over 2 years ago) my daughter has not had to be on antibiotics even once for an ear infection! Mindy Kittay The Aromatherapy Connection (877) 369-3013 AROMATHERAPYCONNECTION.COM Tapping the power of collective resourcing to grow your business... AFFORDABLE PRODUCT/PRACTITIONERS/LIABILITY INSURANCE, TRADE SHOW REPRESENTATION, BULK ESSENTIAL OILS, ETC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2001 Report Share Posted July 19, 2001 on 7/18/01 8:05 PM, Ian Shillington N.D. at Dr.IanShillington wrote: Hi all I am getting ready to tincture mullein tomorrow (new moon) and am wondering which parts I tincture - I have been told the leaves have to be from one year plants - right - but I am going to tincture the flowers - so do I just take a portion of the stalk and tincture that or what - any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. And Doc, welcome back - I have been wondering where you were. Sherry Bakko Minnesota Thanks for the welcome back Pen and back atcha on the hugs. The ranch is looking great and we are now up to 45 chickens, 2 goats, 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 bunnies all in new quarters ;o) Today we also finally got the puter and the entire office (including phone lines) moved over and feel back to normal (hooray). Because we are now close to the major phone lines my modem is now running at 48,000 instead of the 26,600 I had to put up with out in the middle of nowhere. I'd forgotten how fast my computer ran normally and is it ever a treat. Even though this ranch is smaller than the other, we have more wild herbs (and a larger variety as well) growing here and they are easier to access. All around I'm as pleased as punch. I'd love to get some GENUINE ;o) Saw Palmetto from you and maybe we could do some trading. I'm expecting a bumper crop of Juniper Berries this year (close to 50 trees on the property) and they are just loaded. We also have a huge crop of wild Mullein as well sooooooo let me know?? Much love, Ian Ian " Doc " Shillington N.D. 505-772-5889 Dr.IanShillington Dear Ian, Nice to have you back on the list....- How is the Ranch looking?..............Love Penny (by the way - I scored some GENUINE Saw Palmetto berries on the weekend - will get some more and send you as I Still owe you.....hugs) Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2001 Report Share Posted July 20, 2001 on 7/19/01 9:06 AM, Aromaconnection at Aromaconnection wrote: 2. For the flowers I pluck the flowers individually and use those. (I think Mullein only flowers from the 2nd year on). Now, from what I can gather from the books I have - the flowers can only be made into an oil - not a tincture - what are your thoughts on this. Thanks again in advance. Sherry Bakko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 In a message dated 07/23/2001 8:39:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time, slbakko writes: .. I've never heard of having to wait a year and if I did that I'd never have any Mullein as the winter wipes 'em out around here Here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado the Mullein plant forms a rosette of large leaves the 1st year, it is not until the 2nd year that the tall flower stalk is formed. I had been taught that the leaves from the 1st year made the best tinctures but when I was researching the above (to make sure I had not gone crazy), It just depends on the Herbalist, some think the 1st year are best and some think the 2nd year are the best. An interesting aside note: A few weekends ago I went on a herbal walk with a local Herbalist and she mentioned that the dried Mullein stalks were excellent for starting a camp fire! Mindy Kittay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Actually, Doc Christopher used the whole plant including the roots and I've never heard of the basic chemical properties being that different though I'm sure there are some differences as is true with most plants. I personally have only used the leaf and the flowers. Mullein (all of its parts) has a special place in herblore in treating the respiratory organs. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Jennie herbal remedies Monday, July 23, 2001 8:09 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Doc Don't the flowers and leaves have different properties? I've always used just the leaf for sinus, rhinitis etc. Never have used the flowers. Jennie Ian Shillington N.D. wrote: Pretty much the whole upper plant can be used including the flowers though the stalks are difficult to work with and not as biochemically potent as the leaves or flowers. I've never heard of having to wait a year and if I did that I'd never have any Mullein as the winter wipes 'em out around here. Best would be to harvest them in the fall just as they are starting to turn color. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D. 505-772-5889 Dr.IanShillington I am getting ready to tincture mullein tomorrow (new moon)-- Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Sounds good to me ) Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Sherry Bakko herbal remedies Monday, July 23, 2001 10:43 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Doc on 7/23/01 7:09 PM, Jennie at silvermist2 wrote:Well, here is what I ended up doing - I tinctured the leaves and made oil out of the flowers - I used half flowers that were opened and half flowers that were not opened - I live in Minnesota, and mullein is everywhere - I mean everywhere - it wasn't the easiest picking the flowers - but I now have a quart of the tincture and the oil.Sherry Bakko Don't the flowers and leaves have different properties? I've always used just the leaf for sinus, rhinitis etc. Never have used the flowers. Jennie Ian Shillington N.D. wrote: Pretty much the whole upper plant can be used including the flowers though the stalks are difficult to work with and not as biochemically potent as the leaves or flowers. I've never heard of having to wait a year and if I did that I'd never have any Mullein as the winter wipes 'em out around here. Best would be to harvest them in the fall just as they are starting to turn color. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D. 505-772-5889 Dr.IanShillington I am getting ready to tincture mullein tomorrow (new moon)--Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 There you go, I learned something new. I am only familiar with the longer stalk version of the second year, and didn't know it went through the first year rosette stage. Just when I thought I was getting smart ) (LOL) Love, Doc (sheepish grin) Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Aromaconnection herbal remedies Monday, July 23, 2001 8:54 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Doc In a message dated 07/23/2001 8:39:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time, slbakko writes: .. I've never heard of having to wait a year and if I did that I'd never have any Mullein as the winter wipes 'em out around hereHere in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado the Mullein plant forms a rosette of large leaves the 1st year, it is not until the 2nd year that the tall flower stalk is formed. I had been taught that the leaves from the 1st year made the best tinctures but when I was researching the above (to make sure I had not gone crazy), It just depends on the Herbalist, some think the 1st year are best and some think the 2nd year are the best. An interesting aside note: A few weekends ago I went on a herbal walk with a local Herbalist and she mentioned that the dried Mullein stalks were excellent for starting a camp fire! Mindy Kittay Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 on 7/23/01 7:09 PM, Jennie at silvermist2 wrote: Well, here is what I ended up doing - I tinctured the leaves and made oil out of the flowers - I used half flowers that were opened and half flowers that were not opened - I live in Minnesota, and mullein is everywhere - I mean everywhere - it wasn't the easiest picking the flowers - but I now have a quart of the tincture and the oil. Sherry Bakko Don't the flowers and leaves have different properties? I've always used just the leaf for sinus, rhinitis etc. Never have used the flowers. Jennie Ian Shillington N.D. wrote: Pretty much the whole upper plant can be used including the flowers though the stalks are difficult to work with and not as biochemically potent as the leaves or flowers. I've never heard of having to wait a year and if I did that I'd never have any Mullein as the winter wipes 'em out around here. Best would be to harvest them in the fall just as they are starting to turn color. Love, Doc Ian " Doc " Shillington N.D. 505-772-5889 Dr.IanShillington I am getting ready to tincture mullein tomorrow (new moon)-- Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 In a message dated 07/23/2001 8:56:09 PM Mountain Daylight Time, Dr.IanShillington writes: Actually, Doc Christopher used the whole plant including the roots and I've never heard of the basic chemical properties being that different though I'm sure there are some differences as is true with most plants. I was wondering, because I am just beginning my courses at the School of Natural Healing and you mentioned Dr. Christoper, if you can give me your opinion of his methods, theories, formulas and school. Thank you, Mindy Kittay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 My opinion? In a nut shell - It's the best on the planet! Love, Doc PS. I think you're in for a real treat ) Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Aromaconnection herbal remedies Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:42 AM Re: [herbal remedies] Doc In a message dated 07/23/2001 8:56:09 PM Mountain Daylight Time, Dr.IanShillington writes: Actually, Doc Christopher used the whole plant including the roots and I've never heard of the basic chemical properties being that different though I'm sure there are some differences as is true with most plants. I was wondering, because I am just beginning my courses at the School of Natural Healing and you mentioned Dr. Christoper, if you can give me your opinion of his methods, theories, formulas and school. Thank you, Mindy Kittay Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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