5 Ways to Use Jackass Bitters to Kill Viruses & Parasites

Jackass Bitters

It's bitter enough to make you pucker, but oh so effective and very versatile. Jackass Bitter - great name, right? In Belize, the story goes that it's so bitter you gotta be a jackass to drink it. 

In Spanish it's called Tres Puntas, which means Three Points. It has three, pointed, yellow petals that makes up its flowers.  This awesome medicinal plant is a powerful trinity.

It's in many of the Rainforest Remedies Herbal Tinctures, and I add it to many of my Herbal Body Care Products. Here's why I'm so into it:

Its main use is for treating parasites, which includes fungus, Candida, amoebas, Malaria, ringworm, and any internal parasite. It can even be used as a hair wash to treat head lice. It goes in for the kill! And if that's not enough, Jackass Bitters is also an anti-viral. I use it to fight colds and the flu! You catch my drift, this herbal remedy is effective!

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5 Preparations of  Jackass Bitters

I start with the dry herb form and
extract its healing properties through
five different methods:

1. Tincture Jackass Bitters in alcohol makes it possible for internal consumption.
2. Infuse Jackass Bitters in oil and then blend it into salve to heal wounds.
3. Tincture Jackass Bitters in witch hazel to use topically on the skin as an astringent.
4. Steep it in a tea to use in a steam.
5. Infuse it in hot bath water for a purifying skin soak.

1.  Jackass Bitters as a Tincture for Killing Internal Parasites

             Tincture is the best method for internal consumption.
                    (I find most people don't like the taste so a tea is a bit much.) 

• A tincture dose of Jackass Bitters can be taken directly under the tongue or in a 1 oz. glass of water or juice.

• When taking it internally to kill parasites, I do recommend using caution because it's so strong.
  
• I suggest taking probiotics to build flora. The key is taking the two many hours away from each other.
  
• Jackass Bitters can also be drying internally, so be mindful to eat healthy oils like avocado if taking it for many months.
  
• If cleansing from internal parasites, I also suggest a colonic to remove the dead parasites from the intestines.
  
• Lastly, it's not safe for pregnant and nursing women; it's just that strong.
  
• Children over 7 years of age can take small doses if they can stand the taste. I wouldn't call it a children's remedy though I know some who enjoy it.

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2.  Jackass Bitters is an Anti-fungal in Herbal Salve

For those of you who aren't familiar with herbal salve, it's like a natural Neosporin. Everyone who makes their own salve has a different recipe, but basically it's a blend of herbally infused oils in a base of beeswax.
Most people use the well-known herbs of Comfrey, Plantain, and Calendula in their salves. Some of us add St. John's Wort, Arnica, Echinacea, and Chamomile. I like to add Shea Butter and Aloe Butter, too.
I don't know why it took me years to add Jackass Bitters into my traditional blend because it gives it such a boost! As if salve couldn't get any better, well, it just did. It adds the anti-fungal factor!
Herbal salve heals cuts, burns, and even deep wounds so quickly. Hibiscus Healing Herbal Salve has even healed a client's eczema. It's a potent, soothing way to heal skin quickly.

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3. Keep the Pores Clean with Jackass Bitters in Face Toner

I initially made it for myself, but when my friends would come over for Girls' Night they always wanted to take my toner home. Here it is for you. I have never found a Face Toner with this much medicinal strength.

• Witch Hazel Infused with Jackass Bitters - I love to extract the healing power of Jackass Bitters and combine them with witch hazel's astringent properties. I figured this out when I lived in Hawaii, and I felt like the humidity was making my face oily and prone to breakouts.

• Rose Water - I have always been a big fan of Rose Water so I had to add this to the blend to balance out the bitterness of Jackass Bitters.

• Lavender - Lavender is amazing on the skin for fighting acne and bacteria, so that goes in, too.

• Aloe Vera - I also include Aloe Vera to balance the PH. This combination is great for cleaning the pores every time you spray it on your face.

4. Dry Jackass Bitters as a Steam

Dry Jackass Bitters can be made into a tea and then used as a douche or in a vaginal steam for a vaginal itch.
To prepare a vaginal steam:

• Boil a 5 qt. pot of water and make a tea with a handful of Jackass Bitters. You can add other herbs for a traditional vaginal steam like in my Dried Flowers Blend.
  
• Or if you have Jackass Bitters tincture go ahead and add half an ounce to your tea.
  
• Let the tea steep for twenty minutes.
  
• Set it inside the toilet so it's positioned like a double boiler pot inside a pot, or if you have a chair with holes as vents that works, too.
  
• Sit on top of the hot herbal tea pot, be careful not to burn yourself.
  
• Wrap a blanket around you and the pot so the heat is trapped.
  
• Sit for 30 minutes and relax.

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Dry Jackass Bitters

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Traditionally, vaginal steam are done as close to the onset of menses as possible. In the case of a vaginal itch, you can do it as needed. Email me if you have any questions.

5. Jackass Bitters Tea in the Bath

One time when I returned from Central America, I had an odd skin rash. I soaked in Jackass Bitters in the bathtub and within three soaks it was completely gone. I like this method for treating full body rashes because the skin is submerged. I only recommend it for adults. For children I prefer to use a homeopathic remedy for skin rashes. Again, Jackass Bitters is strong and needs to be used with caution.

If you have a stubborn wound or infection on the skin,
take a bath in Jackass Bitters! 

How to make a Jackass Bitters Bath:

• To avoid a big mess, simply put the dried herb in a small muslin pouch as shown in the picture on the left.

• Next, draw a super hot bath.

• Then, let it step and get in once the water is warm, but not too hot.
  
• The other method is to make a tea as in the above section and strain off the herbs before you add it to your bath water.
• Soak in the Tub for 20 minutes.
  

A High Grade Fighter

As you can tell this herb is versatile. I love it! I pray after learning about it you will, too. It's a crucial herbal remedy to keep in your medicine chest. Feel free to email me with questions on how to take it for a specific condition or if you want more than just a 2 oz. bottle!