When the clock read 9:21 this morning...

Flower Child: "It's really 8:21 in the morning."

Flower Child: "But it's 9:21a.m. under Communism."



The girl is right ~ I hate Daylight Saving Time, too.

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Posted by Anonymous

Very Funny! :)

Holly
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Posted by melarooski

My sentiments exactly! =D

-Melanie

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Posted by Anonymous

I was directed to this site from Noble Womanhood. I would like to learn more about making tinctures. Is there a book that you know of that is basically a "mix this much of this herb with this much alcohol to make this tincture for this sickness and give this dose" kind of a book? LOL I know that sounds crazy, but I did not come from this type of a background. My mama was a single, working mother, and she took me to the doctor for EVERYTHING! I would like to learn more about this and visited some of the sites you linked under the article about how to make a tincture, but I think I need something a little more straightforward. I would appreciate any info.
Thank You
Charlotte

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Posted by His4life

I have to agree. It always takes our family a week or two to adjust to daylight savings time. UGH!!

I enjoy reading your blog! Have a great weekend and God bless!

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Posted by seekingtheoldpaths

Charlotte,

It seems my link to *here are some good directions* in the post on tinctures has been changed ~ which is why you left there looking for something more straightforward. Sorry!

I have not found a book that has *ALL* that you wanted in one book ~ and that's not because I haven't looked ~ I wanted exactly what you described as well! :)

First, not all illnesses/conditions *need* a tincture to treat. There are other forms (teas, poultices, etc.) that would suit certain conditions better. So even if you never learned to make tinctures, you can still benefit from herbal medicine. The best book I have studied to teach *what & how much to give* is Mommy Diagnostics by Shonda Parker. It has a well-rounded education about herbs, treatments, forms of herbs, etc. It does tell you how much of what to give for children, and adults, and explains why a certain herb would be best, etc.

The best way to learn about making tinctures, is to go back to my post *Tincture Time*, and read it slowly. It really is pretty simple. You may get the feeling that it *can't* be that easy, but trust me ~ I am no rocket scientist, and I can do it. (grin)

The basic thing you need to know is that *all* herbs need the same ratio: 4 oz. (by weight) of herb to 16 oz. (by volume) of alcohol and water.If you use the 100 proof alcohol, then you don't even need to worry about mixing the right amount of water- it is the perfect ratio already in the v*dka. Mix them, soak them, then separate them again.

You can do this! Best wishes, Charlotte!

~Julie

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Posted by Anonymous

Mommy Diagnostics in my list to get at the library. I am hoping to start feeling more comfortable, and I guess I will get the book and then "jump in" with both feet!
Thanks Again
Charlotte

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