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Posted 7/7/2017 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
I've been taking the herbs Buhner recommends by putting the drops in a big glass of water and drinking the entire glass of water. I just read somewhere that is not the way to take the herbs. I read that you are supposed to put the herbs in a small amount of water (like an ounce) and hold it in your mouth for 30-60 seconds and then swallow.

Which is the correct way?

And if holding it in your mouth is the correct way and I've been doing it the wrong way, should I back down on the number of drops when I start doing it the correct way? If I've been doing it wrong, then I am worried my body will respond big time once I start doing it the correct way.

Hope this all makes sense. Thanks.
Posted 7/7/2017 1:10 PM (GMT 0)
Well, Im sure there are different ways of doing it.

I put mine in a small cordial/shot type glass. I add pomegranate juice. I swirl it a bit trying not to spill.

I take it in one gulp. I don't hold it in my mouth.

It works for me.

Take care, Jo
Posted 7/7/2017 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Don't get upset over this - the herbs were still getting into your body. Holding it in your mouth is an option - but not necessary. Some herbs just can't be taken this way.

I usually use a shot glass, put my drops in there, fill with water and then with one gulp I can get them down. But, there are times I put my tinctures in juice and take them that way - the herbs still get into the body and there are times that if I didn't mix it with juice, they would hit my stomach and come right back up.

So, do as you feel best, and please do not worry over it.
Posted 7/7/2017 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
There are just as many ways to take herbs as there are herbalists. Each one, I have found, have different takes on it.

The majority say, to take a tincture drops directly under the tongue. This is with a clean mouth, meaning not having just eaten or having had anything to drink, especially coffee.

Now this is not going to work for us that take 5-10 or even more tinctures. Plus the taste of some of those herbs taste horrible!!!

So it is totally fine to put the tincture drops in water or juice. Or some herbalists say that just a drop of stevia or a dab of honey with the tincture is acceptable.

For me personally, I did the water route. All my drops went into a high ball glass (showing my age here), then I topped it off with water and chugged the sucker down. I then did a shiver because of the taste.

The reasoning for holding it in your mouth is the absorption is quicker and greater to the body by holding it in your mouth. But, even with swallowing it, some remains in your mouth.

I don't think this is something you should worry about. As long as you are doing your herbs regularly and consistently, you are treating the disease.

The more important question is -- how are you doing? Is this working for you? If it is comfortable and working for you, don't make a change. We all find our own way in the treatment of lyme and NO ONE has a perfect, correct way. All we do on this forum is give past experience. You have to be your own guinea pig. But, like I said, it is working, why change.

Good luck.
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