Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I was wondering if anyone could remark on this subject, please. I was taught in culinary school to never store chopped garlic in olive oil (or any oil for that matter) as it would cause the potential for botulism. I have seen the ear drops formula in the files section and it has garlic and oil in it. Could this be a potential botulism medium as well? TIA for clarifying this for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have been making my own salad dressing oil, lemon juice, herbs and lots of garlic for many years and I keep it in the frige for months on end and I have not been ill. One should keep oils refrigerated. I keep some of my aroma therapy oils in the frige. Be well, Megan justelkay <justelkay wrote: I was wondering if anyone could remark on this subject, please. I was taught in culinary school to never store chopped garlic in olive oil (or any oil for that matter) as it would cause the potential for botulism. I have seen the ear drops formula in the files section and it has garlic and oil in it. Could this be a potential botulism medium as well? TIA for clarifying this for me.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 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I've had this same question about garlic stored in oil. With your salad dressing though, you have enough acid (provided by the lemon juice) to prevent botulism. The ear drops don't. I have no idea how long the ear drops are safe. I don't know how long it takes the botulism to develop or if there is any way, other than adding something that raises the acid content, to keep it safe. herbal remedies , " M . " <solarflare9999 wrote: > > I have been making my own salad dressing oil, lemon juice, herbs and lots of garlic for many years and I keep it in the frige for months on end and I have not been ill. One should keep oils refrigerated. I keep some of my aroma therapy oils in the frige. > Be well, > Megan > > justelkay <justelkay wrote: > I was wondering if anyone could remark on this subject, please. I was > taught in culinary school to never store chopped garlic in olive oil > (or any oil for that matter) as it would cause the potential for > botulism. I have seen the ear drops formula in the files section and > it has garlic and oil in it. Could this be a potential botulism medium > as well? TIA for clarifying this for me. > > > > > 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 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 a few drops of hydrogen peroxide work great in my ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Just wondering, how did the people of the Biblical days "chill" their oil? Olive oil was about the only oil known and used by people thousands of years ago. They did not have fridges. I think we tend to be overly cautious about many things. - M . herbal remedies Friday, February 03, 2006 5:36 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - ear drops I have been making my own salad dressing oil, lemon juice, herbs and lots of garlic for many years and I keep it in the frige for months on end and I have not been ill. One should keep oils refrigerated. I keep some of my aroma therapy oils in the frige. Be well, Megan justelkay <justelkay wrote: I was wondering if anyone could remark on this subject, please. I was taught in culinary school to never store chopped garlic in olive oil (or any oil for that matter) as it would cause the potential for botulism. I have seen the ear drops formula in the files section and it has garlic and oil in it. Could this be a potential botulism medium as well? TIA for clarifying this for me.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 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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