This tool set includes: Precision pipette, Plastic PE funnel (50 mm), Filter papers, 2 bottles 50 ml white HDPE, 2 bottles 50 ml clear PET, 5 dropper bottles 5 ml LDPE, 5 small gripseal bags and 5 large gripseal bags.
BOTTLES AND LIDS ARE PACKED TOGETHER - DO NOT INTERCHANGE THESE PARTS.
Using this kit with one of the available varieties of Sananga rootbark you can make upto 100 ml Sananga drops. And of course the kit can be reused many times. To extract the rootbark, all you need is clean (boiling) water. Preferably mineral water that is free of chlorine and fluoride. Use a stable, clean table and working environment and with clean hands and tools.
The following instructions show how to extract Sananga rootbark in two or three extractions. For the first part of the process, you will need the white heatproof HDPE bottle, and 2 to 5 grams of cut and seived Sananga rootbark. The trickiest part of making the drops is filtering the liquid. To make it as easy as possible, we cut and seive our Sananga rootbark into a fine consistent grain, free of fine powder. This makes the final filtering process much easier and produces a clean, clear liquid.
STEP 1. Preparation. Open the white 50 ml HDPE bottle and insert 2 to 5 grams of Sananga root bark (depending on the variety).
Using a notebook, make a note of the SKU and batch and weight used. (Do not stick a label on the bottle itself, because the bottle will be sterilized in boiling water during a later stage).
STEP 2. The first extraction. This stage involves pouring boiling water into the 50ml white HDPE bottle. Begin by placing the bottle inside a teacup (to prevent the bottle from toppling over, or the hot water scalding your hands). Bring some water to the boil in a small pan (Boiling the water will eliminate any bacteria or other microbes present in the raw rootbark). Pour the water into the bottle while the water is still bubbling. Slowly and carefully fill the bottle until it’s almost full.
Firmly close the bottle. Before closing the lid, squeeze most of the air out of the bottle (take care, since the bottle will be very hot).
Now the bottle should look like it has a dent. (The reason for the dent is because when you shake the bottle when hot, the volume will expand.
Shake the bottle gently for a minute and set it aside (still taking care not to scald yourself). Give the bottle a few shakes every 10 minutes for the next hour. Then swirl the bottle around a little so all the plant matter is submerged and not stuck to the side of the bottle. Put the bottle in the fridge for 24 hours, storing it in a gripseal bag, with the lid facing upwards.
STEP 3. Decanting. The following step separates the liquid from the infusion, into the clear PET bottle.
After 24 hours of infusion, the plant residue will have settled to the bottom of the bottle. Remove the bottle from the fridge and take it out of the gripseal bag. Do this carefully, so as not to disturb the plant residue, which should remain settled on the bottom. Take the clear PET 50 ml bottle and slowly decant the liquid into it. You can use the funnel if you like, but it’s not essential.
When decanting, try not to pour any plant matter into the bottle. But don’t worry too much if a few small particles cross over. They will be filtered out later in the process.
Leave the wet plant residue in the white HDPE bottle. Patiently allow the liquid to drip from the residue. If the bottle is handled carefully, all residue should remain at the bottom.
You should now have approximately 25 ml of extremely strong (unfiltered) Sananga collected in the clear PET bottle. You can test it at this stage by extracting some liquid from the bottle with the pipette. Most likely this Sananga will be as strong as it gets. The next stage is to extract more Sananga from the rootbark.
Place the PET bottle with your first Sananga extraction in the fridge, storing it in a gripseal bag, with the lid facing upwards. Don’t shake it, and allow the liquid to settle to ease the filtering process. You can now proceed to step 4 (the second extraction) or 5 (filtration).
STEP 4. The second extraction. To extract the remaining Sananga from the plant, repeat steps 2 and 3, but use only half the amount of boiling water (by filling the bottle half-full)
After another 24-hour infusion, decant the second extraction into the same PET bottle, leaving the plant residue in the white bottle.
You should now have approximately 40-50 ml of very strong (unfiltered) Sananga. If there is too much to fit in one bottle, pour the excess into the second clear PET bottle. Shake the PET bottle gently and place it in the fridge in a gripseal bag with the lid facing upwards.
Once again, allow the resulting liquid to settle for 24 hours before proceeding to Step 5: filtration
You can test the Sananga again at this point. Assuming it is now milder than the initial, strong concentration, then it’s probably at the right strength. At this stage, you won’t be able to get much more from the rootbark – though if it is still very strong, you can do another extraction. Repeat steps 2 and 3 (using even less water) and decant the extraction into the same PET bottle(s). Put these bottles in the fridge, inside a gripseal bag with the lid facing upwards. As before, the liquid is ready for the final decantation when the plant matter is completely settled – which takes 24 hours. The remaining Sananga residue can be discarded, perhaps by using it as compost for your houseplants. Wash the white bottle thoroughly so it can be used again.
STEP 5. Filtering. The final stage is to filter your fresh Sananga drops. You will need the heatproof HDPE bottle again for the sterilisation process .
Slowly and carefully, take the Sananga bottle from the fridge. If for any reason the mixture appears shaken up or only partially settled, put it back in the fridge for another 24 hours.
Assuming the liquid is clear, take a paper filter, put it into the funnel, and put the funnel into a one of the white 50 ml LDPE bottles. Place this empty bottle in a teacup to keep it steady. Open the bottle containing the liquid – making sure not to shake it, so any remaining plant matter or fine particles stay settled on the bottom.
Then, fill the funnel once and watch how quickly it starts to drip, topping up as required.
If the funnel drips slowly, leave it for as long as necessary – whether this is a matter of minutes or a whole hour.. When the dripping has slowed right down, or all the liquid appears to have drained, replace the filter paper and repeat. This filtration stage can take some time and and requires patience.
When you place a new filter in the funnel, be sure to fold the used filter very tightly and – exerting gentle pressure – slowly squeeze the remaining liquid into the new filter so as not to waste any of the Sananga.
This technique works whenever there is still some liquid left in the filter. (Make sure to have clean hands when handling the filter).
Repeat the process until all the liquid has been filtered.
STEP 6. Sterilisation. This step involves bringing the liquid to the boil for long enough to eliminate any bacteria and to maximise shelf life. Take the white LDPE bottle containing your Sananga liquid. (Do NOT use the clear PET bottle because it will not survive the heat). Open the lid of the LDPE bottle and squeeze most of the air out of it, then seal the lid tightly. Now the bottle should look like it has a dent. Bring a pan of water to the boil, then put the bottle in, so it floats on the bubbling water.. Put the lid back on the pan and keep it on for a full 10 minutes, before using a spoon to remove the bottle from the pan. Allow it to cool. Your Sananga is now sterilised and preserved. Do NOT open the bottle yet. As long as it is not opened, it will remain sterile for a very long time, even without being refrigerated. To be on the safe side, store it in the fridge inside a gripseal bag for future use. Keep your notes with the bottle, or stick a label on it.
STEP 7. Filling dropper bottles. The DIY kit includes LDPE eye dropper bottles with a capacity of approximately 5 ml. Take your Sananga from the fridge and open the bottle. Use the pipette (included in the kit) to extract some liquid from the bottle, and fill your dropper bottle. Immediately seal your bottles and place them in the fridge in a gripseal bag. These 5 ml dropper bottles of Sananga are now ready to use. They will have a decent shelf life and you can keep them on you for weeks with without the need for further refrigeration.
To see if there is any more Sananga to be gained from the leftover material, you can do a final extraction and test the result. If the plant matter is a much lighter colour compared to the first extraction, then it probably doesn’t contain much more active ingredient. Usually, you will get 2 solid extractions. If you do 3 extractions, the batch will probably be less potent. It all depends on the particular batch of Sananga rootbark.
Conclusion and some hints and tips:
Using the above method, you will gradually develop a feel for how to extract the maximum Sananga from a batch of rootbark. Although the potency of the root varies greatly, this method will enable you to reliably get the most out of your supply. To assess how strong the batch is, it’s vital to test the results of the first extraction: It might be the strongest Sananga you’ve ever encountered.
Remember that any fine particles in the liquid will settle on the bottom of the storage bottle over time. Leave this residue alone, and try not to shake the bottle too much. Even a fully filtered batch of Sananga will still produce a little sediment on the bottom of the bottle, over time, so be sure not to contaminate the liquid by shaking the bottle and stirring this residue up. Always use the pipette to draw Sananga from the bottle, and avoid taking from the bottom.
Keep meticulous notes and label your bottles. Make sure to describe your process at each stage, so you can gain consistent results when working with subsequent batches. Use mineral water that doesn't contain Fluoride or Chlorine. Use only the white HDPE bottle for sterilising or to hold boiling water. PET will not withstand heat and should be used only for storage.
Is your Sananga too strong or too weak? Our Sananga rootbark has been tested and measured out carefully to make a specific portion of potent Sananga drops. If your drops are too strong, you can dilute your Sananga with clean water. It may also be that you can extract more liquid from the rootbark, by repeating steps 2 and 3, and adding a little extra water. If your Sananga is too weak, then you may have used too much water relative to the amount of rootbark. There is nothing wrong with a mild Sananga: it is suitable for introducing it to new users. The medicine will do its work, regardless the intensity of the pain.
Why place the bottles in a gripseal bag in the fridge? This is a security measure to make sure that a child can’t open the bottle, and as added protection against possible cross-contamination by bacteria in the fridge.
Always clean your equipment after each use. All the items (except the transparent PET bottles) can be sterilised by dunking them for a few moments in boiling water. Since PET cannot withstand boiling, it must can be rinsed with hot water and sterilised with pure alcohol.
When you are new to Sananga, or want to introduce it to someone, start with a mild version. The pain from strong Sananga may last for many minutes or even longer, while the pain from mild Sananga may dissipate after a minute or so. You can use Sananga at any time of day, but some people find that they have red eyes for up to a day if the drops trigger a cleansing process. Use at weekends may be advisable for beginners. It is important to set an intention when you use Sananga. For your first session, your intention should be to get to know Sananga and to learn how to channel your energies.
How to use Sananga: Get a partner to apply 1 drop to each eye while you lie flat on your back with your eyes closed. The drops must be placed in the inner corner of each eye, so that they fall onto the surface of the eye when you open your eyes.. (You can’t apply the drops to yourself because the pain from the first drop will make it impossible to apply the second). The initial cringe will be intense. Sit up straight and look down at the ground and do not forget to breathe! Open your eyes. Channel your suffering into strength. Ground yourself. It will pass.
Use Sananga three times a week, or less. If you use it every other day the eyes become more sensitive and the pain gets more intense. For some, twice a week is a good frequency. The use of Sananga is explained in detail in this document.
A good article on Sananga: Scientific Studies Hint at How Sananga Eye Drops Treat Ocular Diseases
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