Grapefruit Seed Extract
for Human Skin Problems
(topical use)
Please read: Warnings
If skin is irritated,
add more oil or water, or less GSE to the recommended amounts. Stay
below the irritation level.
Recommended number of drops are given for MAXIMUM available strength
Citricidal®Liquid (60% grapefruit extractives (quaternary compound)
and 40% vegetable glycerine). 1 drop MAXIMUM strength Citricidal®Liquid
contains 33mg GSE.
4 drops of MAXIMUM strength
Citricidal® Liquid
Is equivalent to: 12
drops NutriBiotic®
GSE Liquid Concentrate
(i.e. 3 times as many drops).
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ACNE / PIMPLES
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Add 2 drops
to your regular liquid cleaner to make a superior solution or use the
facial cleaner (see below). Chronic acne may require internal cleansing
as well: Mix 1-3 drops GSE in 1 cup water. Drink 3 times daily.
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ATHLETE'S
FOOT
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Mix 20 drops
in 2 cups water in a spray bottle. After bathing, liberally spray 2
times daily for 3 weeks. Also add 20 (or 40) drops to a small (or large)
load of laundry's last rinse when washing socks or stockings and allow
to soak to avoid re-infection, or hang socks in sun. Also spray inside
shoes thoroughly. Also moisten feet with water and rub in 3-4 drops
GSE with wet palm. Rub entire foot to a lather.
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BLISTERS
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Apply 1 drop
on the blisters to disinfect.
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BODY WASH
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Add a few
drops to a sponge or cloth and wash entire body. Do not get in eyes,
see warnings above.
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CALLUSES
(Hard Skin)
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Take a 10
minute footbath in 10 drops GSE per ½ gallon warm water to remove
hard skin.
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COLD SORES
(Herpes Simplex)
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In the palm
of your hand, mix 1 drop GSE with a dime-sized amount of vegetable glycerin
(sold in health food / drug store) or olive oil. If it irritates then
cut back, if it doesn't try a little stronger for quicker relief. Herpes
can be stimulated by eating foods rich in arginine (in chocolate and
nuts), too much sun, stress and too much kissing (especially someone
new) :)
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CORNS
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Put 1 drop
full strength GSE on the corn 1-2 times daily.
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CRACKED /
SUNBURNED LIPS
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Apply 2-3
drops mixed in 1 Tbsp. of oil.
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CUTS / WOUNDS
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Spray wound
liberally and often with a mix of 1 tsp. GSE in ½ cup distilled
or cooled, boiled water in a clean spray bottle. A deep wound requires
a more diluted solution. See a physician for severe wounds.
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ECZEMA / DERMATITIS
(chronic itchy skin disease caused by food or chemical
allergies, usually appearing on the inside of the elbow and knees and
on the face or wrist)
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Try to eliminate
offending foods or chemicals. Do not use soap. Mix 3 drops GSE with ¼
cup olive oil and rub into affected area twice daily.
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FACIAL CLEANER
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Thoroughly
moisten face with warm or cool water. With wet hands apply 1-2 drops
to fingertips and gently massage facial area with circular motions.
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. A slight tingling indicates the deep cleaning
properties.
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FIRST AID
(Abrasions and scratches)
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Mix 1-3 drops
in 1 Tbsp. water. Apply the mixture 2 times daily directly to affected
area of skin. For large areas mix 16-32 drops per cup distilled or cooled,
boiled water and spray on affected areas. Do not get in eyes, see warnings
above.
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HEAD LICE
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Mix 1 tsp.
GSE in 2 tsp shampoo and spread evenly over the entire scalp and hair.
Cover the hair with plastic and leave for 30 minutes. Repeat after 3
days. Do not get in eyes, see warnings above.
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IMPETIGO
(A skin infection usually affecting children. An itchy rash-type outbreak
recognized by a clear to yellow pus-like discharge that keeps the area
wet. Usually caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus)
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Mix 1 tsp.
GSE to 3oz water and spray several times daily. Adding 1 tsp. Calendula
Officianlis (Marigold) to the solution. attentionto hygiene prevents
recurrent episodes of impetigo. To help decontaminate towels, linens,
etc, add 1 tsp.of GSE to the wash or rinse cycle and allow them some
soak time.
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INSECT BITES
/ STINGS
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Apply GSE
in an undiluted form. If the skin is sensitive, mix with a little bit
of water or olive oil.
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ITCHY SCALP
/ DANDRUFF
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Add 2-4 drops
to shampoo (mix in hand or on head with shampoo). Massage into scalp
and leave on for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. May be used without
shampoo: 2-4 drops per cup of water rub into scalp and let dry. A spray
bottle is useful for this. Do not get in eyes, see warnings above.
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NAIL TREATMENT
/ FUNGI (Deformed discolored
soft or brittle nails)
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Mix 1-3 drops
in 1 Tbsp. water, grain alcohol (vodka). Apply the solution on the surface
of the nail and along the cuticle, or soak nails 2 times daily. Nail
fungus is particularly resistant; Several months of regular use may
be necessary. For stubborn cases add more drops or even use full strength
if necessary.
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NETTLE RASH
/ CHICKEN POX / SHINGLES / HIVES
(Varicella- Zoster virus)
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Mix 3 drops
with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and apply to skin, or mix 3-5 drops in 1 cup
water and spray affected area, as needed.
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POISON OAK
/ IVY
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Mix 2 tsp.
GSE to 5oz (10 Tbsp.) water in a spray bottle and apply to a small area
of the skin. If a burning sensation results, add a little water. Spray
liberally over affected areas; repeat every 2 hours as needed. Shake
mixture between sprayings.
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PSORIASIS
(Itchy red patches on skin with silvery white scales)
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Rub affected
area twice daily with a mix of 2-4 drops in ¼ cup olive oil.
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RASHES
(Cracking, dry flaky and scaly skin)
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Mix 3drops
with 1 Tbsp.olive oil and apply to skin 2 or 3 times daily.
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RINGWORM
(Ring shaped fungi)
/ SKIN
FUNGI (Moist weepy
red patches)
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Mix 1 tsp.
GSE to 2 ½ oz. water in a spray bottle. Spray affected area.
If burning sensation is felt add a little more water. Alternatively
use olive oil instead of water and rub into affected area. Use twice
daily and continue for a while after symptoms have disappeared to ensure
skin fungi has died. Prevent spreading by treating all areas simultaneously.
Expose skin to fresh air and sunshine. Do not get in eyes, see warnings
above.
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SHAVING RASH
(usually caused by a fungus)
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Add 1-3 drops
to shaving cream or use facial cleanser (see above) as an aftershave.
Disinfect razor and blades before and after using (See toothbrush /
razor sterilizer instructions below).
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TICKS / LEECHES
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Put GSE directly onto the tick
or the leech, then remove and put another drop on the bite to disinfect.
If in infested area, check for
deer ticks which can transmit Ehrlichia, a serious pathogen that causes
HGE (human granulocytic ehrlichiosis)which can be fatal. As a precautionary
measure, drink 5-10 drops mixed in 8 oz water 3 times daily for 1-2
weeks.
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UNDERARM DEODORANT
(non-toxic)
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Spray underarms
with 10-20 drops in 2 cups water mixed / shaken in a spray bottle.
Or add 1 drop
GSE to moistened fingertips and apply to each underarm.
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VARICOSE VEINS
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Soak a clean
cotton pad in a mix of 10 drops to 2-4oz cooled, boiled water and place
in the affected area. Keep moist and renew often.
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WARTS
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Rub 1 drop
of full strength GSE directly onto the wart. Cover with Band-Aid to
keep wart moist. Apply 2 times daily, for 3 weeks. (Warning: Warts are
highly contagious viruses and can spread if picked, trimmed, or even
touched). If trimming excess skin off wart, sterilize clippers before
and after and dispose of clippings appropriately.
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