Natural Solvent Medicine – Terpenes, DMSO, Water, Turpentine
Published on February 7, 2017 in General
Without biological solvents, we are dead and with them we live healthier
lives. Our lives depend on water so much because life itself cannot
exist without being dissolved in a solvent. Water, which dissolves more
substances than any other liquid, is considered the universal solvent.
Water as a solvent is the medium for all living organisms. All cells
contain a minimum of 85% of water, with most fluids inside and outside
of the cell likely to have at least 90% water. Both transportation of
molecules and chemical reactions take place in dissolved water.
The idea that water is a medicine
is not new. In chemical terms, the water molecule is strongly dipolar,
this property makes water a very effective solvent, particularly for
crystalline salts. So, water is the solvent of the body & it
regulates all functions, including the activity of everything it
dissolves & circulates.
The cost of too little solvent, too little water (dehydration) is
profound in terms of the health and harmony of our bodies and emotions
because everything is effected, including ATP production, when we let
our solvent level (water) get deficient.
DMSO: The Antidote for Radiation Poisoning
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide)
is famous (for being a solvent) for its ability to pass through
membranes, an ability that has been verified by numerous subsequent
researchers. DMSO's ability to do this varies proportionally with its
strength--up to a 90 percent solution. From 70 percent to 90 percent has
been found to be the most effective strength across the skin, and,
oddly, performance drops with concentrations higher than 90 percent.
DMSO is an effective painkiller. It blocks nerve conduction fibers that
produce pain. DMSO reduces inflammation and swelling by reducing
inflammatory chemicals. It improves blood supply to an area of injury by
dilating blood vessels and increasing delivery of oxygen and by
reducing blood platelet stickiness. It stimulates healing, which is a
key to its usefulness in any condition. It is among the most potent free
radical scavengers known to man, if not the most potent one.
DMSO is an organic sulfur compound that was originally used only as an
industrial solvent, that is, until its medical properties were
discovered in 1963 by a research team headed by Stanley W. Jacob, MD.
DMSO is a byproduct of kraft pulping (the “sulfate process”), which
converts wood into wood pulp consisting of almost pure cellulose fibers.
DMSO reduces inflammation by several mechanisms. It is an antioxidant, a
scavenger of the free radicals that gather at the site of injuries.
DMSO is useful as a pain reliever, in burns, acne, arthritis, mental
retardation, strokes, amyloidosis, head injury, scleroderma; it soothes
toothaches, eases headaches, hemorrhoids, muscle strains; it prevents
paralysis from spinal chord injuries; it softens scar tissues.
DMSO is an intermediate product of the global sulfur cycle, which distributes bioavailable sulfur for all animal and plant life (Parcell, 2002). Sulfur compounds are found in all body cells and are indispensable for life;
they are needed for a number of chemical reactions involved in the
detoxification of drugs and other harmful toxins, and they have
potential clinical applications in the treatment of a number of
conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, arthritis, interstitial
cystitis, athletic injuries, congestive heart failure, diabetes, cancer,
and AIDS (Parcell, 2002).
Terpenes
The name "terpene" is derived from the word "turpentine". In addition to
their roles as end-products in many organisms, terpenes are major
biosynthetic building blocks within nearly every living creature.
Terpenes are natural products derived from plants that have medicinal
properties and biological activity. Terpenes may be found in cleaning
products, rubefacients, aromatherapy, and various topical preparations.
Terpenes exist as hydrocarbons or have oxygen-containing compounds such
as ketone or aldehyde groups (terpenoids). The best-known compounds in
this group are camphor oil and turpentine. The best medicinal mushrooms are also full of terpenes and so is marijuana.
Terpenes make powerful medicines because they are local irritants and,
thus, are capable of causing effects that might range from an altered
mental status to seizures and coma if enough is consumed. Being natural
compounds makes them no less capable then their unnatural pharmaceutical
cousins.
Terpenes have the ability to dissolve oils and other lipids; they are so
effective that they are even capable of stripping paint, produce
analgesic effects in laboratory testing on rats; myrcene and limonene,
along with the terpenoid citral (found in many citrus fruits, lemon
myrtle, lemongrass and lemon verbena) have also been found to exert
sedative and motor relaxant effects in mice.
Limonene,
is a terpene commonly found in the cannabis strains, is also present in
juniper and peppermint, and has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and
anti-depressant effects. Moreover, it is suggested that this compound
exerts anti-carcinogen properties, and is known to increase blood
pressure.
Terpenes are common constituents of flavorings and fragrances. Terpenes
are responsible for the aroma of cannabis. Cannabis at its turn contains
a wide range of terpenes (over 200) that are thought to interact
synergistically with the cannabinoids in the plant, and to enhance its
health effects.
The FDA and other agencies have generally recognized terpenes as “safe.”
Terpenes act on receptors and neurotransmitters; they are prone to
combine with or dissolve in lipids or fats; they act as serotonin uptake
inhibitors (similar to antidepressants like Prozac); they enhance
norepinephrine activity (similar to tricyclic antidepressants like
Elavil); they increase dopamine activity; and they augment GABA (the
“downer” neurotransmitter that counters glutamate, the “upper”).
Per the 2009 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control
National Poison Data System, 3362 single exposures to disinfectants
containing pine oil, 10,714 single exposures to camphor, and 422 single
exposures to turpentine were reported. Exposure to pine oil resulted in 2
deaths, and exposure to turpentine resulted in 1 death. In the same
year exposure to something as safe as aspirin (all forms) caused 20,00
deaths.
Turpentine
WebMD
says, “Turpentine oil is made from the resin of certain pine trees. It
is used as medicine. Turpentine oil is applied to the skin for joint
pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches. People sometimes breathe
in (inhale) the vapors of turpentine oil to reduce the chest congestion
that goes along with some lung diseases. In foods and beverages,
distilled turpentine oil is used as a flavoring.
In manufacturing, turpentine oil is used in soap and cosmetics and as a
paint solvent. When used on the skin, turpentine oil may cause warmth
and redness that can help relieve pain in the tissue underneath.”
For those looking for an ultra-low cost solution to part of what Lingzhi mushrooms can do know that turpentine
has what we would expect from terpenes. Turpentine and petroleum
distillates similar to kerosene have been used medicinally since ancient
times and are still being used as folk remedies up to the present. They
were used in ancient Babylon to treat stomach problems, inflammations
and ulcers. It appears that the success of turpentine is due to its
detrimental effect on these fungi and CWD microbes, which then allows
the immune system to eliminate remaining pockets of other pathogens and
abnormal cells in tumors and affected organs.
It’s amazing what the body will do when you remove what hinders it. I
have probably completed at least two dozen parasite cleanses before this
one and each had it’s own merit. The turpentine cleanse was by far the
quickest, cheapest and easy to execute with the most profound immediate
return. My metabolism speed up, or should I say, wasn’t being leeched
off of. A few of my chronic pain areas were no longer a hassle and my
sense of sight and smell increased dramatically. I can see why
pharmaceutical companies at the turn of the 20th century listed
Turpentine as a cure all! Christopher Gardner
Natural turpentine, commonly sold as "pure gum turpentine", was commonly
used in lower doses and less frequently than kerosene. It was
especially treasured for its antiseptic and diuretic properties and as a
treatment for intestinal parasites. According to Wikipedia: "Turpentine
was a common medicine among seamen during the Age of Discovery, and one
of several products carried aboard Ferdinand Magellan's fleet in his
first circumnavigation of the globe." To expel tapeworms, a powerful
dose of one to two tablespoons of turpentine was given, usually mixed
with the same amount of castor oil and taken floating on milk.
Dr. Jennifer Daniels
discovered that American slaves had a secret remedy that kept them free
of diseases: a teaspoon of turpentine mixed with a teaspoon of white
sugar, taken for short periods several times each year. Slowly pour a
teaspoon of turpentine over sugar cubes or a rounded teaspoon of white
sugar to soak it all up. Then chew the cubes or soaked sugar and wash
the mixture down with water. Dr. Daniels generally recommends doing this
twice a week for several weeks, but initially daily with long-term
Candida. (I liked it with sugar but also enjoy taking it straight.)
Look at the forest or bushland trees. Some of their greatest enemies are
fungi and parasites. As a defense, they developed various chemical
strategies to kill or repel these attackers. We know and use these
biochemicals as eucalyptus oil, neem oil, tea tree oil, pau d'arco
extract, olive leaf extract, turpentine and other essential oils. Most
of these oils are composed of hydrocarbons, just like kerosene.
The main chemical in turpentine, alpha-pinene, is also present in the
oils of rosemary and eucalyptus.---These volatile essential oils seem to
have a stronger antifungal effect than kerosene, but frequent intake in
high amounts can also cause some kidney damage.
Natural turpentine is commonly sold as "pure gum turpentine" or "100%
gum turpentine". Turpentine is an essential oil, a mixture of pinenes,
camphenes and other turpenes, derived from pine trees. It should not be
confused with turpentine substitute (White spirit). The ONLY acceptable
Turpentine is "100% pure gum spirits of turpentine". Any other
turpentine/paint thinner is petroleum based and NOT to be used.
Turpentine is used as a solvent or thinner for artist's paint and as a
general solvent. Use it to dissolve everything inside of you that does
not belong especially fungus. Clean yourself out, but with mushrooms do it in a healthier way appropriate for daily use over the long haul.
Turpentine oil is commonly used for many ailments:
Muscle Pain
Toothaches
Lung Congestion
Joint and Nerve Pain
Cold Sores
Sprains
Cramps
Turpentine has been discussed often at Earth Clinic
as a natural and highly effective remedy for parasites. Long ago
farmers and even school nurses gave turpentine as a matter of course to
children twice a year to eliminate parasites like pinworms. The easiest
way to do this is to put a few drops of turpentine on a sugar cube. This
tastes like pine candy and is simple for children and adults alike to
take.
Gigi from Edison shared this astounding story with us: "I've been taking
the gum spirits (1 teaspoon) every other day for four dosages, took 4
days off. Took it again for two dosages, ended up expelling a tapeworm,
swiveled and rolled up the size of a golf ball. I just stared at it, it
was not what I expected. My energy level is so much better, lungs feel
cleaner. Can't tell me this stuff doesn't work. Sixteen years - 6
doctors told me it was my thyroid, yet none of the thyroid medications
did anything for me. They made me feel worse. All the women out there
complaining about pain and low energy levels, wonder how many have some
sort of parasite?"
Conclusion
It is important to doctors and patients alike to understand and
appreciate the importance of using medical solvents in the treatment of
disease. It is equally important to see that preventive medicine begins
with solvents too. Fully hydrated living is different than having
chronic deficiency in water. Disease can be seen, in part, as simply the
house getting all gummed up. Things get too sticky and calcified as
well as heavily toxic with chemicals, heavy metals and sometimes with
radiation contamination.
Adding sodium bicarbonate to one’s water increases its solvent abilities
because it changes the pH. However, sometimes all the best water in the
world is not enough and we need to bring in heavy duty solvents like
DMSO and turpentine.
One of the basic reasons consuming Lingzhi mushrooms extend life
because they are constantly providing the terpenes to help the body
find, decompose and flush out subpar cellular matter throughout the
body, which then allows the surrounding organ and blood system to
function at a higher level.
Personal Note: Though it
took me a year to find the courage to experiment with myself using
turpentine I found it quite delightful and easy to take. First time
around used an overflowing teaspoon every day for about two weeks using
the sugar, which I constantly decreased. Now am on my second round and
just skip the sugar and take almost a tablespoon each morning. Easy on
the stomach and certainly helps a person get into a healthy mode of
thinking and practice.
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