Dear Brooks, There have been many instances on the list where the discussion of mixing other compounds with CS has been raised.... In every compound mentioned in the subject above - with the exception of gatorade - we have examined the impact on CS (from the perspective of physical haracterization -- primarily by TEM analysis). The net effect appears to be that each of these substances appears to degrade the quality of the CS. Interestingly, of the several excipients tested, glycerine seemed to have the least effect. Where there was an issue of bactericidal efficacy, as with H2O2, we proved the degradation:- there was a net decrease (due to what could only have been the result of the combination). We are not going to publish these results on our website, so my comments may be taken or left as one pleases. We feel that the substance that is the principal subject of this list is of such importance [even phenomenal value] that it deserves as much scientific inquiry as it can get. Much of what we have seen in that regard is to one extent or another self-serving ...and by reason thereof a disservice to the possibility of mainstream realization of the value of CS. Although our labwork is to us 'sacred' it is nonetheless our lab work and we acknowledge that as a limitation. There are so many ways of looking at things; and probably every one of them has something to offer. e.g. it may be that in some situations a degraded CS may be desirable in view of the overall value of the combined substance. Stephen
-----Original Message----- From: brooks bradley [mailto:liat...@flash.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 10:48 PM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: CS>Re: gatorade/cs Dear Terri, We determined....several years ago.....in our experimental research, that Dmso combined (at no more than 20% by volume with a parent solution of 5 to 20 ppm CS yielded the most efficacious result for external applications. In all cases where the skin surface has been broken it is adviseable to mix the DMSO fraction with approximately 5%---by volume----of 2% Lidocaine. Otherwise, the pain sometimes elevates immediately to intolerable levels. This is especially important when performing experimental protocols on ulcerated presentations. Any form of balanced fluid electrolyte solution...even those containing sugar fractions....offer only limited penetration assistance for accompanying CS mixtures-------in topical applications.. While the sugar does, in fact, yield some degree of bacteria control assistance, it appears to be of minor consequence-----especially in cases addressing acute primary insults. Sincerely, Brooks Bradley. ----- Original Message ----- From: annho...@aol.com To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:59 AM Subject: CS>Re: gatorade/cs << Hanan: Try mixing your maintenance CS with 2 parts Gatorade, 1 part CS to see if that helps. Also apply the CS directly on the outbreak using a gauze to keep the area moist with CS. Roger>> Roger, This may be an ignorant question.. I know that mixing the CS and gatorade makes it more efficient internally but what about externally? I keep a spray bottle of CS in the kitchen for whatever the problem be it cut, scrap, poison ivy, etc. I realize the mix would have a shelf life due to the gatorade but does anyone think the skin would utilize the CS more effectively with the gatorade added? Terri L.
