Question about garlic/mullien ear oil

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Usually lasts 6 months or a few more. But not much past. In fridge it

should last longer. If in a hot place it lasts maybe 3 months, if in the

sun maybe 2 months. It is safe. Smell is a good way to see if it is off.

It will not smell clearly of Olive oil which if still good, will.

 

Zeb

 

p.s. these are guesstimates.

________

 

If it is deemed safe, I need some for the middle ear infections I get

constantly from wearing hearing aids.

 

Thanks!

 

Kim Smith

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Hey guys, been a long time since I have had time to post! I am very

busy with farm life here, but take the time to read and catch up with

you all once in a while.

 

I have a question. I made some mullein and garlic oil for dd a few

months back when she had a nasy double ear infection. It worked

wonders! I was worried, because I have never NOT gone to the doctor

before for ear infections, and have always been told the ONLY way to

get rid of them is antibiotics. But, now, I have a whole cup left

over. How long will this last without going rancid? Someone planted

the seed of worry by saying that olive oil and garlic will end up

going bad fast and botulism is a worry with it. The stuff I have

STINKS! But the oil doesn't look cloudy, other than the bits of

herbs floating around in it. I keep it in a dark place, but being

the kitchen, it probably isn't as cool as it could be.

Refridgerator?

 

If it is deemed safe, I need some for the middle ear infections I get

constantly from wearing hearing aids.

 

Thanks!

 

Kim Smith

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You can keep it in the refrigerator and when you need it, just run under hot water to warm up & liquefy.

 

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Kim,

 

I keep my Nature's Way Garlic Oil with olive oil in the fridge, as that is what it says on the bottle. There's also an expiration date on it. From about the time I bought it, there is approximately a 3-year future date on it. You could check at your local health store for this brand, and see what the date is.

 

A side note on olive oil--olive oil can be kept in your pantry (non-fridge), and there is no expiration date on it, which makes me surmize it can last a while, and it is an oil which does not harbor germs. So it is fighting the infection along with the garlic.

 

I have always used this for my kids if they had an ear infection. Two drops in the affected ear at night with a little cotton; and the next morning, the infection/ache was gone. I know mullein oil is good for this same purpose; but I don't know expiration time on it. It was easier for me to buy the above product, and it worked like a charm.

 

Hope this helps,

Jan

 

 

herbal remedies [herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Kimberly SmithTuesday, May 24, 2005 2:35 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Question about garlic/mullien ear oilHey guys, been a long time since I have had time to post! I am very busy with farm life here, but take the time to read and catch up with you all once in a while.I have a question. I made some mullein and garlic oil for dd a few months back when she had a nasy double ear infection. It worked wonders! I was worried, because I have never NOT gone to the doctor before for ear infections, and have always been told the ONLY way to get rid of them is antibiotics. But, now, I have a whole cup left over. How long will this last without going rancid? Someone planted the seed of worry by saying that olive oil and garlic will end up going bad fast and botulism is a worry with it. The stuff I have STINKS! But the oil doesn't look cloudy, other than the bits of herbs floating around in it. I keep it in a dark place, but being the kitchen, it probably isn't as cool as it could be. Refridgerator? If it is deemed safe, I need some for the middle ear infections I get constantly from wearing hearing aids.Thanks!Kim SmithFederal 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

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herbal remedies , <Zeb@K...> wrote:

> Usually lasts 6 months or a few more. But not much past. In

fridge it

> should last longer. If in a hot place it lasts maybe 3 months, if

in the

> sun maybe 2 months. It is safe. Smell is a good way to see if it

is off.

> It will not smell clearly of Olive oil which if still good, will.

>

> Zeb

>

> p.s. these are guesstimates.

> ________

>

> If it is deemed safe, I need some for the middle ear infections I

get

> constantly from wearing hearing aids.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Kim Smith

 

Sorry it took so long to respond to this. I made this in just about

3 months ago, max. It does smell pretty wicked, so I am just going

to be safe and dump that batch and start over. This time I will keep

it in the fridge after the two week infusion period.

 

Thanks!!

 

Be blessed!

 

Kim

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LOL,

 

You're welcome.

 

Zeb

 

 

herbal remedies

[herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Kimberly Smith

Saturday, May 28, 2005 8:01 PM

herbal remedies

Re: Herbal Remedies - Question about garlic/mullien ear oil

 

herbal remedies , <Zeb@K...> wrote:

> Usually lasts 6 months or a few more. But not much past. In

fridge it

> should last longer. If in a hot place it lasts maybe 3 months, if

in the

> sun maybe 2 months. It is safe. Smell is a good way to see if it

is off.

> It will not smell clearly of Olive oil which if still good, will.

>

> Zeb

>

> p.s. these are guesstimates.

> ________

>

> If it is deemed safe, I need some for the middle ear infections I

get

> constantly from wearing hearing aids.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Kim Smith

 

Sorry it took so long to respond to this. I made this in just about

3 months ago, max. It does smell pretty wicked, so I am just going

to be safe and dump that batch and start over. This time I will keep

it in the fridge after the two week infusion period.

 

Thanks!!

 

Be blessed!

 

Kim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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