Mint and Camphor

Hey all, this time I'm researching before trying something. Progress!

The thing in question is some Epsom salts with mint and camphor (Dr. Teal's, if that helps). They're rated for soaking in the tub with and Epsom salts on their own are nontoxic, even used as a laxative (magnesium sulfate). So, these seem like they'd make a safe solution. Any thoughts on why or why not? They don't seem much different than using tiger balm on the hardware. Thanks.

I don't know about mint and camphor. I would say not, but that's just me. I always take a 4 quart enema with Dr. Bronners Peppermint castile soap, and add maybe a tablespoon or so of Epsom salts for an extra kick. You don't want to use any ingredient that is going to chemically irritate or burn your colon lining!!!

About Camphor - refer Wikipedia.

Mint : www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944.php

"http://www.health-information-fitness.com/peppermintenema.htm

Peppermint Oil Enema Recipe:

1 tsp. of peppermint oil

2 qts. of warm filtered water.

Mix Well

Temperature 103° Fahrenheit

Directions for Administering an Enema

In your first enema, fill your bag with 1-3 quarts of warm water. Add 1/4 tsp. of Peppermint essential oil to each quart of water. The Peppermint essential oil promotes mild peristalsis in the colon and is used in water to clean out the colon. Peppermint is a much healthier alternative than soap. Use this one to two times in a row.

(A special note: I would recommend in your second or third enema that you use Coffee for Enemas for additional therapeutic benefit. Use 1 tablespoon to one cup of brewed coffee in 1 quart of water. Try to hold for 15 minutes.

Take entire 1qt. in the enema bag into your colon. Some people can hold this 30 to 45 minutes.

If you're having trouble holding the solution try using a rectal retention plug."

Remember: One person's pleasure is another person's poison.

On new ingredients I always start out with half the suggested amount, then add an additional 25% on each subsequent enema. So it takes 3 ememas to try a new recipe. The enemas are not taken as a series, just one new recipe trial a day. I usually take on sequential days though.

Peppermint OIL will NOT mix with water and as a result, you may have significant localized tissue burns from this.

Adding a few teaspoons of lliquid soap will allow the oil to mix and will prevent localized tissue burns.

If you do not want to use soap, use up to one ounce of peppermint EXTRACT per quart which will mix with water and will give a very strong peppermint effect.

Any experience with peppermint oil damaging the rubber enema equipment?

I sometimes use 3-4 drops of peppermint oil, mixed in a 2 quart enema - i've noticed it leaving a milky surface afterwards?

Regards 😃

Any experience with peppermint oil damaging the rubber enema equipment?

I sometimes use 3-4 drops of peppermint oil, mixed in a 2 quart enema - i've noticed it leaving a milky surface afterwards?

Regards 😃

It is unlikely to be benign. See http://www.primelineindustries.com/natural-rubber-chemcompchart.html for chemical compatibility of latex tubing. Peppermint oil is rated N/A (i.e. no information available), but it is worth noting that all volatile oils (essential oils) for which there is information are rated D (Severe effect). It would be better to use silicone equipment — silicone is quite resistant to chemical attack.

Google camphor. It is safe for use by adults on INTACT skin and is poisonous if taken by mouth (can produce liver damage). No mention if used in small doses as as part of a lubricant. Definitely do NOT use as part of an enema solution.