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I have some Pekana Toxex .. It contains alcohol.
If I put the drops in a glass of water and let it sit for awhile, will the alcohol dissipate?
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- For purposes of alcohol and liver effect (to some degree) and it just dilutes it so much that alcohol is usually minimal - unless lots of tinctures are taken multiple times a day.
But ?? maybe not for purposes of sugar content if you are thinking about candida (not so sure - but most herbal tincture do also counteract fungal agents so this does not seem so likely - but it's question that comes to mind).
The alcohol can give a bit of a kick, perhaps, and can be too strong for some. Generally, then just add more water. Many herbs also have the blood glucose normalization effects but for someone very sensitive, that initial hit could affect them momentarily.
Generally, blood glucose shifts not of concern but there may be some who would benefit from taking not too far after a meal to minimize any possible spikes in blood sugar.
Putting it in about 1/2 cup of water in a large broad mug and swirling will increase the dissipation.
Still, one LLMD I know does not want his patients taking tinctures en masse. One or two, maybe but not a full course of them as he feels the combined alcohol can be too hard on the liver with a dropperful x many.
Swirling in a mug of WARM water may help. Not warm from the tap but from the kettle. Tap water can contain heavy metals from the pipes (cold uses different kinds of pipes).
Do not use hot water, other than on ROOT tinctures with no parts from above ground.
Aerial parts (grown above ground) can be destroyed by hot water. Twigs, if dried, may be able to withstand heat but not fresh young twig. Definitely not leaves. Warm for them. -
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- If the herb itself has antifungal properties, that will cover a lot of bases.
I'm not sure what all is in that but it sounds like a homeopathic formula and those do not contain herbs at all (in any measurable amount). Just search the ingredients but, again, if a homeopathic, they are not considered herbal tinctures.
And warm water may not be best for homeopathic tinctures. Room temp water should be fine, though.
I never could take any homeopathic remedies of alcohol base. I had terrible reactions to them all. Just far too strong and I really felt the hit.
Some homeopathic remedies can be put on the wrist or the temple. And there are also the pellets but they are milk sugar based.
As I understood it, homeopathic tinctures did best with just a littke water but only a few drops are used per dose, unlike herbal tinctures where a whole dropperful is a normal dose. -
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- Is this an herbal tincture or a homeopathic formula (not containing actual herbs)?
If an herbal tincture, many do pull double duty and have some antifungal properties.
But, if a homeopathic "remedy" or formula, that feature would not be present. -
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- Oh, I see from a search that this is not an herbal ticture but a
Pekana - Homeopathic Detox & Drainage
That looks like no herbs so it may not have any antifungal properties. I don't have the final answer but there are enough questions to carry on regarding if this is okay for those dealing with candida.
With any homeopathic, you can't drink or take anything for at least 20 minutes before or after. But, after that 20 minutes, you could take antifungal measures.
Just no mint or caffiene. They stop homeopathic action. Other strong things like Oregano, too, will counteract homeopathics.
Enough quesions come to mind and I wish I knew for certain. Bottom line is if YOU have effects that you think you should not be having from this.
But, rather than just give up, ask both a ND or LAc who has training in this field for the definite answers -- and the parent company support staff.
Drainage & Detox homeopathics have been used on wrists and temples. I can't tell if they worked for me this way but some say they've felt relief from this application for homeopathic formulas intented to relief stress (Rescue Remedy).
Rescue Remedy is one that I could never take, even one drop was like rocket fuel to me, with several attemps over time. But I had that same effect with all homeopathic formulas. I think it could be allergy to the kind of strong alcohol used. -
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- The herbs used here are in minute quanity, all homeopathic measurements. Still, the write-up doesn't address candida but you could call them. That is has "antibacterial properties" could also do double duty.
Not sure if this is the parent company but this appears to be an excellent site:
CAUTION: Alcohol sensitivities- If a person is sensitive to alcohol, place dose in a glass (3 oz.) of warm (not hot) water. Allow one minute for the alcohol to evaporate. -
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Good.. that is what I was looking for. I'm just afraid to ingest anything that will make the yeast worse (if that's possible).
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- TuTu,
Have you tried SEAGATE Olive Leaf Extract capsules? It's the only brand I'd recommend and so far better than others. I recall taking either 12 or 16 capsules a day (but I was also taking it to cover many bases, not just candida). And it worked - against candida (the other things still need work).
It was a miracle to literally cure decades long candida for me. No signs or symptoms at all remain of that. I can enjoy all varieties of fruit everyday now (still in moderation and balance for glucose, of course) after not being able to for so long before.
SEAGATE is the only brand I would consider (other than maybe Herb Pharm Tincture for the mouth and upper GI Tract). NONE of the other OLE from stores or other sites was anywhere close to the same level. And I tried several over the years.
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Herbs get to my stomach .. big time. I bought the Seagate several years ago and couldn't take it.
(not due to herxing, due to stomach pain)
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- Oh . . . sorry to hear that. I hope this new formula works out for you, then. -
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