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Posted 10/1/2016 7:41 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to be spamming threads lately, im just trying to take in all the info i can.

Buying a 2 oz tincture of houttuynia at W.E. is the same price after shipping as a pound of the powder at 1st chinese herbs. Considering how tight money is, i am strongly leaning toward the powder.

I dont have the ability to make tea, though. Can i just drink the stuff straight? I really dont care about the taste
Posted 10/1/2016 7:54 PM (GMT -5)
I guess I'm crazy because everyone says go slow, I started 2x a day 2p drops each... 😲😲😲😲 combined with all the other herbs.... actually it helped a lot apparently. No herx though.
Posted 10/1/2016 10:42 PM (GMT -5)
So u used tinctures?
Posted 10/1/2016 10:44 PM (GMT -5)
I did the tincture and started with 1 drop, one time a day and then went to 1 drop, 2 times a day and so forth until I got to 1 full dropper, 3 times a day, which was my maximum dose.
Posted 10/1/2016 11:07 PM (GMT -5)
I'm using it now with abx and MMS.
Posted 10/1/2016 11:37 PM (GMT -5)
Im wondering if i can get away with the dried powder. Its so much more cost effective. I know its not as strong but i could just take more?

Post Edited (Aerose91) : 10/1/2016 10:53:24 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/2/2016 2:28 AM (GMT -5)
I use dry leaves then make in a decoction..i heard you dont wanna boil it and also that fresh is more bioavailable ..so warm water shots ? its about 1/2 cup in a whole mess of herbs after its warm for the last 15 while it cools ...but i use lots of other crap for bart ..including silver rife bvt and now zith rifampin
Posted 10/2/2016 9:15 AM (GMT -5)
Yes, you can start out with the powdered herb. I would encourage you to take a very small amount though, as for many it can pack a very powerful punch, and we should avoid serious herxing.

Buhner states that the fresh herb tinctures are the best, but that dried herb can be used as well.

I didn't use the powder, but I did use the dried herb.
Posted 10/2/2016 11:10 AM (GMT -5)

Traveler said...
Yes, you can start out with the powdered herb. I would encourage you to take a very small amount though, as for many it can pack a very powerful punch, and we should avoid serious herxing.

Buhner states that the fresh herb tinctures are the best, but that dried herb can be used as well.

I didn't use the powder, but I did use the dried herb.

That's what i expected, and given a pound of the powder is $24, it will go a long way. Ill probably start there. Thank you
Posted 10/2/2016 1:05 PM (GMT -5)
I know you said you weren't able to make a teayet. So this may be helpful when you are able to make a tea.

I make a tea with the powder. I started small with 1/2 tsp and now I am up to 2 tsp.

What makes it more palatable was using the ketogentic diet Bullet Proof Coffee recipe. I am on the diet so I thought I would try it. It was really great.

I add my powder and a small serving of pure organic stevia, 1 Tablespoon of Organic Coconut Oil and 1 tablespoon of butter with a cup of boiling water. I then have a hand blender and will blend it for about 30 to 45 seconds.

It makes it into a very smooth and creamy and tasty drink. I also add Teasal Root Tincture also starting very small with one drop. Here is a link that talks about it: http://www.tiredoflyme.com/teasel-root.html

I've been doing this for about a month. Some days I just can't so I'm not sure if that's why I haven't really seen much improvement with my Bartonella. But, as they say, it's a marathon not a sprint.
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