Dr. Bronner's Castile Soaps

I too enjoy Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile soap. I prefer one tablespoon full per two quarts of water. It doesn't cramp as quickly and lets me take the full two quarts. It does an excellent job of cleaning me out. I usually follow with a couple of plain water enemas and finish with a nice coffee enema that I hold for around 40 minutes. It makes for a very relaxing evening.

I have tried most of the Dr. Bronner's liquid soaps but haven't seen the Rose scented variety except as a bar soap. Does anyone know if the Rose scented castile liquid is available?

I use Dr. Bronner's liquid soap usually the peppermint. It gives a good lean out, a nice tingle and smells great.

Dr. Bronners is the best. I find peppermint is best because of the tingling, but the almond soap is so smooth, that it is my favorite.

Bronners PCS works very well for punishment enemas and I have made a few subs believe in that

I have used all of Dr.Bronners soap in the past. I like peppermint the best. Not only gives you a good clean out. Great scent also. There's been times when i haven't had time to do a clean rinse. And had no problems with irritation. You can find all Dr.Bronners soap at Vitacost.com

There is a new soap out from "Two Old Goats" it is a white bar and gives very pleasant results during and after. It is more in the lavender flavor and very gentle.

Tried the baby mild but it produced continued irritation for hours afterwards. I prefer Ivory bar soap like Mom used when I was a kid. Just as effective without any lingering after effects.

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How much Dr. Bonner's Mild Castile soap would someone use in a 2 qt enema? Previously I used two Triad Concemtrated Soap packets but can't seem to find the right balance for the Dr. Bonner's.

Greg - start with a tablespoon per 2 quarts and work from there until the desired results are achieved.

Peppermint is my favorite soap and I can use more of it than the Lavender or Almond varieties. Too much Lavender and I get sick to the stomach (not good unless that is what you have in mind.)

I use a combination of Dr Bonners and salt,works well. ADVISE do not use the EUCALYPITUS. I got a bad reaction, other people have also advised not to use this. Why take a chance when the peppermint is fine.

I’ve read about Dr Bronner’s soaps many times in this forum, and just before Christmas learnt that they are sold locally, mostly in ‘health’ stores. So while doing my Christmas shopping I dropped into a store that stocks the Dr Bronner range and picked up 1 US quart of the peppermint variety for later experimentation 😉

I don’t know when I’ve ever been so preached at by product packaging! The label covers most of the vertical surface of the bottle, and every square inch of the label is crammed with what I can only call weird quasi-religious rantings in tiny print and a strong German accent. I’m no copywriter and no graphic designer, but I know someone who needs one.

On breaking the seal you are left in no doubt that the product is indeed peppermint, the smell is very distinct. On Boxing Day I mixed up my usual quantity of solution, 2.5 litres, adding 30 ml of soap per litre. I gather that’s stronger than most people use, but I like strong soap solutions. I injected it with a Higginson pump and a double-balloon catheter, quite slowly, taking nearly 15 minutes. It was fairly crampy going in, and more so while holding. At six minutes I nearly lost the catheter. After holding for 10 minutes I deflated the catheter and expelled into a bedpan, very thoroughly. Another ten minutes and I was done. There were no further effects during the day, but the peppermint perfume hung around for quite a while.

So the experiment was quite satisfactory, and no doubt I’ll use up the rest of the bottle in time. It’s rather more expensive than my regular liquid soap (which comes from a soap hobbyists supplier). Time and further experimentation will tell if I like it enough to try others of the doctor’s soaps. I doubt he’ll convert me to his religion though!

Peppermint. definitely.

I didn’t vote as I’ve only tried peppermint so far. I’d be a little hesitant about the eucalyptus and tea tree varieties as both of those oils are toxic.

Have not tried the Lavander, but have tried the peppermint, almond and Baby Mild. I find the Peppermint too irritating, but love the smell when expelling. The next least irritating is Almond, but my favorite is Baby Mild.....I find it the most comfortable to take without much irritation

I've tried about all of Dr. Bronner's soaps. They are weaker than they

were 20 yrs. ago, as the formula has changed.

There is not as much writing on the label as once was also. It did

make interesting reading while on the toilet.

I have also become very fond of Canus Goats Milk Soap, and like the

original the best. It can be used to make a fairly strong Enema that

is easy to take, and seems to do a great job of cleaning the colon

without leaving any soreness.

Dan

Do soaps have a drying out factor for the bowel? I suppose it depends on the contents of the bowel?? Any opinion?

I started using goat milk soap. It does not cramp as much as castile or dr. bonners and is very effective. Get some try it.

I find Dr Bonners Peppermint, tried the lavender was ok. The have quite the selection at my local Target.

I, like some others here, find the Peppermint Castile too irritating, and much prefer the Lavandar, or uncented. Tonight, I did a combination Epsom Salts and uncented Castile with warm water. It's the first time I've tried this mixture, and I found it super soothing, and effective. I used 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salts and 2 tablespoons of Castile soap per qt of warm water. Initially, took about 2 quarts, and then expelled roughly a quart. Then I took the remaining 2 quarts from my 1 gallon container.....so now I had approximately 3 quarts in me. I went very slow, changed positions a few times, and had no problem whatsover holding it. As I said, it was extremely soothing and pleasant, and I will definitely repeat this mixture on many occasions.

I concur with healthymale on the lavender Dr. Bonner's. I've used the peppermint and like the tingling on my anus when expelled but the feeling lasts too long for my taste.

When you mix soap and Epsom salts, the two ingredients neutralise each other chemically. Depending on the proportions you use, either the soap, the salts, or both will be completely consumed. You may have noticed a solid precipitate forming when you mix them. It’s the same reaction that produces a scum when you use ordinary soap with hard water.

The other product of the reaction between Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) and liquid soap will be potassium sulphate. With hard soap you will get sodium sulphate. These act as saline laxatives in a similar way to Epsom salts, i.e. they draw water into the colon and retain it. You would get a similar effect with Epsom salts by itself. The only residual effect of the soap will be if it contains other irritating components like peppermint oil, which would be in pretty small amounts.

One-eyes: Thanks for that information. I always enjoy coming here and learning more about the joys of enemas.

Bought two bottles from Target yesterday, peppermint and baby mild. Just tried the peppermint and I think its my new favorite. Slight tingle and hard to hold.

I like the plain Dr. Bonner baby soap for a routine soapsuds enema, but the peppermint is nice for extra cramping and tingling. The peppermint also smells nice.

I bought a bottle Dr. Bronners peppermint a couple of weeks ago. I've used it 3 times and couldn't be more satisfied. The cramping is mild and the smell is wonderful.

Ok. Just tried Dr Bronners Peppermint for the first time. (Mostly I just use plain water with salt. Have tried a Swedish very mild soap before but didn't like it much.) Used a rather mild solution and only took about a 1.5 liters. I took it rather easily with just a mild cramp. But a couple of minutes into the enema I got an elevated pulse and a warm sensation. I released it rather quickly. The feeling, while releasing the enema, was as many already said quite special, "a warm but at the same time cold sensation and tingling". And a nice smell. Over all I liked it. The elevated pulse could just be that I was a bit nervous about the effect. I will give it another try in a couple of days.

Dr. Bronner's peppermint is great for an enema and for soaking in the hot bath. A good lather on the chest provides a wonderful treat and aroma while pondering the sensations of that hot soapy enema.

I've wondered if the strong odor of peppermint is a dead giveaway that I've been indulging myself in a solo enema, or if a malodorous scent is more telling.