Guest guest Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Our pharmacy is planning to buy a new herb grinder and I was wondering what others have been using that they like or dislike. We have found that in general they break relatively easy and the replacement blades can be pricey. Any suggestions on a good buy, maybe a new model or something??? Any help would be greatly appreciated. - <Chinese Medicine> <Chinese Medicine> tel: <http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?src=jj_signature & To=303.545.5792+x102 & Em ail=> www.Chinese Medicine <https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=30064918855 & v0=295000 & k0=1975548621> Add me to your address book... <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I use a vita-mix that I bought on e-bay. Cheap, reliable, sturdy, and chops stuff up like crazy! -Steve On May 22, 2007, at 7:39 PM, wrote: > Our pharmacy is planning to buy a new herb grinder and I was wondering > what > others have been using that they like or dislike. We have found that > in > general they break relatively easy and the replacement blades can be > pricey. > Any suggestions on a good buy, maybe a new model or something??? Any > help > would be greatly appreciated. > > - > > <Chinese Medicine> > > <Chinese Medicine> > > tel: > > <http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call? > src=jj_signature & To=303.545.5792+x102 & Em > ail=> > www.Chinese Medicine > > <https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=30064918855 & v0=295000 & k0=1975548621> > Add me > to your address book... <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> Want a > signature > like this? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi Jason, I bought a grinder from Mayway (the large one) almost 10 years ago for around $400 and it is still going strong, never broke a blade and never had any problems. If you do a lot of grinding I would recommend a small hammer mill instead. They don't heat up the herbs and you can put different plates in them for different size powders-they run about a G. Thomas Honolulu, HI www.sourcepointherbs.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Steve Interesting idea. I will look into it thanks.. Have you used this method for an ongoing time. Can I ask how much you grind in a month? -Jason _____ On Behalf Of Stephen Bonzak Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:41 PM Re: Grinder I use a vita-mix that I bought on e-bay. Cheap, reliable, sturdy, and chops stuff up like crazy! -Steve On May 22, 2007, at 7:39 PM, wrote: > Our pharmacy is planning to buy a new herb grinder and I was wondering > what > others have been using that they like or dislike. We have found that > in > general they break relatively easy and the replacement blades can be > pricey. > Any suggestions on a good buy, maybe a new model or something??? Any > help > would be greatly appreciated. > > - > > <http://www.chinesem <Chinese Medicine> edicinedoc.com> > > <http://www.chinesem <Chinese Medicine> edicinedoc.com> > > tel: > > <http://www.plaxo. <http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?> com/click_to_call? > src=jj_signature & To=303.545.5792+x102 & Em > ail=@ <ail%3D%40Chinese Medicine> Chinese Medicine> > www.Chinese Medicine > > <https://www. <https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=30064918855 & v0=295000 & k0=1975548621> plaxo.com/add_me?u=30064918855 & v0=295000 & k0=1975548621> > Add me > to your address book... <http://www.plaxo. <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> com/signature> Want a > signature > like this? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 , Stephen Bonzak <stephenbonzak wrote: > > I use a vita-mix that I bought on e-bay. Cheap, reliable, sturdy, and > chops stuff up like crazy! > I second that recommendation. I was going to suggest it yesterday, but I wasn't sure anybody would know what I was talking about. Brian C. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I also have the grinder from Mayway. It is 12 years old and works fine. It does heat up the herbs, as Thomas mentioned. - Bill ............................................ Bill Schoenbart, L.Ac. P.O. Box 8099 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 office phone: 831-335-3165 email: plantmed ............................................. >>>Hi Jason, I bought a grinder from Mayway (the large one) almost 10 years ago for around $400 and it is still going strong, never broke a blade and never had any problems. If you do a lot of grinding I would recommend a small hammer mill instead. They don't heat up the herbs and you can put different plates in them for different size powders-they run about a G. Thomas >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Do any of the grinders work on gummy herbs like Shu Di or Long Yan Rou etc? Someone mentioned using a vitamix blender or a hammermill - If you have any other info about using those as grinders, I'd like to find out more. The hammermills I saw on the internet search were rather large for farm use, but if there's something that could handle anything from Mu Li to Shu Di - that would be great! Geoff , " Bill Schoenbart " <plantmed2 wrote: > > I also have the grinder from Mayway. It is 12 years old and works fine. It > does heat up the herbs, as Thomas mentioned. > > - Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I remember trying to grind up E Jiao and it melted inside the grinder with the heat. It took me forever to get that donkey glue out of the grinder top. I don't think you can " grind " shu di etc... without drying it first. doug , " G Hudson " <crudo20 wrote: > > Do any of the grinders work on gummy herbs like Shu Di or Long Yan Rou > etc? > > Someone mentioned using a vitamix blender or a hammermill - If you > have any other info about using those as grinders, I'd like to find > out more. The hammermills I saw on the internet search were rather > large for farm use, but if there's something that could handle > anything from Mu Li to Shu Di - that would be great! > > Geoff > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I buy most of my raw herbs in ground raw form from Mayway. Herbs like shu/sheng di are ideal to buy this way. Others, most notably da zao, are poor options to buy pre-ground. They congeal pretty badly. I recently started buying da zao as a 5:1 extract powder. I do this for Sheng Jiang as well, adding both to ground raw formulas as needed. I'm not in the habit of using e jiao much, so can't comment there. I can say though that it's not worth the cleanup time to try grinding moist herbs, just buy them ground. If you're worried about spoilage then toss them after a set period of time - the labor costs much more than a pound of powdered herbs (usually about $5-6). If you are thinking of a vitamix you may consider some of the other options out there like a BlendTec, or VitaPrep. These are commercial models at more than 3 horsepower, more suitable for high volume. The square shape of the blendtec makes it easier to clean out as well. Most juice bars in my area prefer Blendtec over Vitamix (I have a vitamix myself). Tim Sharpe On Behalf Of Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:31 PM Re:Grinder I remember trying to grind up E Jiao and it melted inside the grinder with the heat. It took me forever to get that donkey glue out of the grinder top. I don't think you can " grind " shu di etc... without drying it first. doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have a vitamix and I don't use it for Shu Di unless I first break it in small pieces and also mix with other herbs. The vitamix is just not enough to finely grind the herbs as even the cheapest professional grinders. Its Ok for extracting or tincturing not for capsules. Ed Kasper, Santa Cruz, CA , " G Hudson " <crudo20 wrote: > > Do any of the grinders work on gummy herbs like Shu Di or Long Yan Rou > etc? > > Someone mentioned using a vitamix blender or a hammermill - If you > have any other info about using those as grinders, I'd like to find > out more. The hammermills I saw on the internet search were rather > large for farm use, but if there's something that could handle > anything from Mu Li to Shu Di - that would be great! > > Geoff > > > , " Bill Schoenbart " > plantmed2@ wrote: > > > > I also have the grinder from Mayway. It is 12 years old and works > fine. It > > does heat up the herbs, as Thomas mentioned. > > > > - Bill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hello! I grid a lot of herbs with my equine practice! The average formula is over a pound. I have a Generic Korean grinder that I bought from KS Choi some years ago. I replace blades every 6 to 9 months. I recommend whatever type you buy get a couple of sets of replacement blades. They go without warning - it's a real loud moment. For those sticky herbs I buy them pre -ground or in concentrate but even then they will often be hard and clumped and require regrinding. I add something woody and coarse but adding good old Fu ling works well also. Gloria Garland L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & Ch. Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist Whole Horse Herbs www.wholehorse.com 559-683-4434 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Does anyone use the continuous feed type of grinder? They are just a little more than the common screw top lid type nowadays. Are they much different in ability for the sticky herbs or reliability? Geoff , " spottedponygal " <g2 wrote: > > Hello! > > I grid a lot of herbs with my equine practice! The average formula is > over a pound. I have a Generic Korean grinder that I bought from KS > Choi some years ago. I replace blades every 6 to 9 months. I recommend > whatever type you buy get a couple of sets of replacement blades. They > go without warning - it's a real loud moment. > > For those sticky herbs I buy them pre -ground or in concentrate but > even then they will often be hard and clumped and require regrinding. I > add something woody and coarse but adding good old Fu ling works well > also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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