Dr. Bronner

Am I late to the game, or have you all already noticed that there is a drawing of the one and only Dr. Bronner on the backside of the label of the large bottles of Dr. Bronner’s castile soap?

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I've sat and read the label on the bottles many times. There is so much stuff on there that I'm pretty sure that I've missed something. I double checked and there is no picture on the 16 and 25 oz bottles. What size to you have?

Here’s some history about Dr. Bronners, with pictures

https://www.drbronner.com/blogs/ourselves/the-dr-bronners-story

I've sat and read the label on the bottles many times. There is so much stuff on there that I'm pretty sure that I've missed something. I double checked and there is no picture on the 16 and 25 oz bottles. What size to you have?

@caffeine, I just noticed that the drawing of Dr. Bronner is missing from the 32-ounce bottles we just purchased. I should fish out the empty bottle of Dr. Bronner’s (the one with the drawing on the inside of the label) from the trash!

What’s interesting is how Dr. Bronner‘s soaps, along with Vaseline, are so historically associated with enemas, yet I don’t believe either product has ever publicly noted this connection in their labeling.

PS … However, I have learned since this posting that a documentary on Dr. Bronner’s mentions its use with enemas.

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@Vicki_V they did a wonderful documentary about Dr Bronners, and for sure it was mentioned that people use it in their enemas. Mentioned a few times in the movie. It’s a IYKTYK kinda thing for sure.

The joke we have out here in historically-hippie Santa Cruz is that the cop’s pepper spray is filled with peppermint Dr Bronners.

Here’s some history about Dr. Bronners, with pictures

https://www.drbronner.com/blogs/ourselves/the-dr-bronners-story

@Rigel, thank you for the fascinating link!

Thanks for this interesting thread. Despite my never wanting anything but a soothing baking soda or plain water enema, Dr. Bronner is still a part of every enema because my bathroom cleaner of choice is a mix of Bronner’s Sal Suds cleaning soap and water. A drop or two straight is great to scrub the bowl, and a dilution of about 1:8 in a spray bottle works to wipe down the surfaces. I swear they’re not paying me, but I love the natural pine and fir scent as a reward for cleanup, like my toilet and I have just strolled into a pine cathedral.

The label for Sal Suds is just as crowded with text, although I’ve never compared and contrasted with the soap labels.

It somehow pleases me greatly in this era of faceless mass corporations to support a quirky family business.

It's amazing that Dr Bronners soaps and other products have withstood the test of time. I have an affinity for peppermint. Some might disagree with my claim that "my s--t don't stink", but at least a few drops function as an air freshioner!

I’ll never forget my first enema with Dr Bronners peppermint soap. It was like that old Toyota commercial, “oh what a feeling”

Will have to check out the label on the bottles.

Anyone familiar with Dr. Bronner's soaps back in the late 70's would know how much stronger it was back then. Back then it was strong enough that you could not see through the bottle. I would be willing to bet it is only about one fourth as concentrated as it was back then. Not quite a capful from a quart bottle made a moderate 4qt. Enema.

Dan

I love the peppermint. The citrus is nice. Thanks , Dr. Bronner for so many wonderful enemas.😀.

Just had one for the first time, half a capful in about a quart of warm water. Cleaned me right out, but oddly more pleasant than even the J&J baby shampoo

@VermouthEnemaKatie which of Dr. Bronner's wonderful products did you use?

It was the regular peppermint soap.

@VermouthEnemaKatie peppermint is the best! I love the tingle!