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Posted 12/12/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hello friends, I just bought a capsule filler for $20 so that I can fill my own Turmeric pills. If you are filling your own pills, can you tell me what you are filling your pills with? I want to get the most out of it.

I have been reading about how green tea can help clear Babesia from the body (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20025823) so I am thinking of buying Macha green tea powder and filling the pills with that as well.

I appreciate any suggestions.
Posted 12/12/2013 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
I filled cats claw, japanese knotweed. Make sure to use the tamper and be conscientious of the size pill you are using and dosages.

POWDERED HERBS OXIDIZE RAPIDLY - STORE POWDERS IN FRIDGE OR FREEZER.

This is a great way to save money. It does get somewhat tiresome but it goes a lot faster once you start doing it. I usually separate the caps and the tubes first, like a whole bags worth. Makes it a lot faster when you get going. :) I also (personally) liked the gelatin capsules best and not all capsules are made =. Often if you go for the cheapest you will see the difference.
Posted 12/12/2013 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
I fill my capsules with just about any cheap, bulk, organic powder I can find (including dry herbs from my garden).

Right now Im using:
Cordyceps
Japanese Knotweed
Cat;s Claw
Raw vitamin C powder
Oregano & Goldenseal
Russian Ginsing (for energy)
I use Green tea straight out of the tea bags!

Im only using the capsules to save money, however, Ive been slowing moving towards tinctures and putting the powders directly into shakes to save time. Ive also heard that tinctures may be more affective than capsules

My full supplement list is here
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoYQ3Tn3Gf7adFBmVW81YVU4NFJKUWQtYmFmNXRzaEE&usp=sharing
Posted 12/13/2013 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Opugirl and vcast! I would have never considered putting herbs in capsules, which makes sense now that you mention it. I was thinking of just powders but I guess ground up leaves and herbs would work too. I too will be encapsulating for the cost savings. The last bottle of Turmeric was almost $30.00 so that inclined me to rather spend the money in making them myself. I have looked at tinctures but their prices are a lot higher than the powders, specially in bulk. Maybe once I get my body started with the herbs I can try the tinctures. I am a bit concerned about the alcohol in them but since so many of you here use tinctures, I imagine that it is a non-issue.

Thank you for sharing the link; I will look at it. I always welcome others' ideas as that is how I have learned so much.
Posted 12/13/2013 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Woo Hoo!!! turn
LOL! I put everything I can into caps myself now! Turmeric, ginger root, an arthritis formula, my intestinal cramp formula, valerian for sleep issues and more! Fortunately hubby and I don't take as much as we used to - or I'd be doing nothing other than filling caps if we did! LOL!

Be aware that the turmeric will stain your hands and anything else that it comes in contact with - but it will save you a bunch of money by making your own capsules!!

You can also make your own tinctures. I'm making three of my own now.

Vcast - you have made me not feel so bad!! My list of what I was taking was a lot like yours - long! LOL! But it all worked and was more than worth keeping up with.
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