Sequenced Book Reading List for Thomas Sowell:
1. Basic Economics
2. Economic Facts and Fallacies
3. *That Which is Seen and Not Seen (French 19th century economist)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg9y5-4CQns&t=3s
4. Applied Economics
5. Knowledge and Decisions
6. Wealth, Poverty, and Politics
7. A Conflict of Visions
8. The Righteous Mind
9. The Three Languages of Politics
10. Intellectuals and Society
11. Black Rednecks and White Liberals
Let the reading adventure continue...
This is not medical advice.
We've had 1st hand evidence and first person reports of Comfrey/Castor oil infusion helping to quickly reduce and eliminate systemic, long experienced joint pain, along with sprains and other bone, joint and tissue related ailments.
Objective:
Produce an infusion of Comfrey and Castor Oil for external use.
Used for massaging topically on the skin for minor skin abrasions, deep joint pain, broken or fractured bones, muscle aches and similar. A very long history of safe use when applied externally, though not recommended to use on deep open wounds (since it can aid the skin to heal before the deep wound fully heals) nor by pregnant or nursing Moms.
To obtain comfrey, either grow it yourself or order organic dried comfrey leaf or dried root. Mountain Rose Herbs is one source.
The other key ingredients are organic Castor oil and a bottle of 190 proof Everclear, plus dark sealable jars for storage. Processing includes cheese cloth, quart canning jars, lids, and a crock pot.
Process:
Pulse grind or knife cut the comfrey leaves or root to consistency of corn meal, try making a small batch initially using 1/4 to 1/2 pound of comfrey.
Place comfrey in quart Ball canning jar(s) filling about 1/3 up with comfrey.
Add Everclear, mixing it in to moisten the comfrey, without excessive standing alcohol.
Cover with solid lids to prevent the alcohol from evaporating and let it sit for 24 hours in a cabinet or dark place.
Add Castor oil to the comfrey to double the volume of the original (so about 2/3 full). Mix carefully.
Place jars in crock pot at low temp, maintaining 100 to 110 degrees for 3-4 days, cover with cheese cloth to allow any water or condensate to evaporate during the heating process.
Many crock pots run too hot even on warm to just heat the mix directly in the crock pot, so try leaving the comfrey in the quart jars sitting on the screw tops in the crock pot, not touching the sides of the crock pot, as a kind of indirect "incubator" heat. (Try testing the temperature achieved heating just water in the jars at the lowest setting beforehand.)
Slowly squeeze press the infused oil and filter with cheese cloth. Label and store in dark bottles in a dark, dry location, such as a cabinet or drawer, and it should be good for a year.
Thanks to Julissa for introducing us to comfrey, the infusion process, and for lovingly sharing her vast knowledge of the goodness God has provided us from His earth.
Let the adventure continue...
Quotes that peak my attention...
Life is short and dark as it is. May as well brighten it with a few glorious risks (or adventures!). Tal, from "The Legend of Tal" by J. D. L. Rosell
