"AVOCADO APOTHECARY 🥑"
This traditional botanical remedy — An alcohol-based extract or infusion of avocado seeds —is widely valued in traditional folk medicine and modern home apothecary practice for topical use. Infusing chopped or ground avocado seeds in high-proof alcohol extracts these phytochemicals to create a topical liniment aimed at easing sore muscles, stiff joints, and local swelling. Key Benefits & Functional Roles: • Traditional Relief for Joint & Muscle Discomfort Cooling & Rapid Drying Action: 91% isopropyl alcohol evaporates rapidly upon application, creating an immediate cooling, astringent sensation on the skin. This evaporation helps refresh tired skin and provides a temporary cooling feel to targeted areas. Extraction of Plant Phytochemicals & Antioxidants: Allowing the seeds to steep/infuse for around 3 weeks gives the solvent sufficient time to extract key oil-soluble and water-soluble botanical compounds. • During this time, the liquid typical...