Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 Hello everybody.<br>Those who can please answer to message no:- 84, 102, 105 & 110.<br><br>Cybervaidya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 Hello Cybervaidya:<br>While we await any answers regarding post 105, I'm proceeding experimentally.<br>In the absence of materia medica ratios for Arjuna and Triphala extractions, I have chosen to use a common, general/standard ratio of 1:8 @ 70% alcohol. Thus, for each Oz. of plant matter used, 8 oz of solvent is used--70% wine spirit and 30% rain water. After this extraction, the residue will be incinerated and the water soluable salts leached out, evaporated and crystalized, and finally disolved back into the tincture. <br>I'm presently taking the Triphala as a decoction in water, as a rasayana, and will compare results between the decoction versus the liquor.<br>From an Ayurvedic view, I think some people might argue that the alcohol extraction increases Pitta. To change this, we could consider using different alcohols. For example, it is generally said that plants growing closer to the ground produce a cooler alcohol or vinegar. Also, white vs. red grapes changes effects. Another example, vinegar from grapes is considered hotter than rice wine vinegar, as the rice is close to water and the soil. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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