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how safe is it to use crops for your own garden?

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  • 02-04-2011 1:58pm
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    letsallgotothe
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    Im thinking of using some lavender in a bath and using lemonbalm and feverfew in tea? anyone see any problems with this?


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    byhookorbycrook
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    Unless you have been spraying them agressively with chemicals, of course not.


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    MASTER...of the bra
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    I can't see any harm, just watch out for recommended levels on whatever you take.
    Feverfew has become popular lately as an herb for the treatment of migraine headaches. In the past Feverfew was used to treat allergies, and arthritis. Feverfew has also been used for the treatment of dysmenorrheal and as an antiseptic ointment for wounds, and inflammation.

    Feverfew is native to Europe but now grows in Australia and the United States as well and grows up to 9-24 inches high.

    SIDE EFFECTS OF FEVERFEW

    Side effects are rare and ranges from rash to upset stomach and in some cases mouth ulceration. If you experience any of these side effects, stop using Feverfew right away and report them to your physician.

    DOSES

    Feverfew is available in capsules, pills, teas, tinctures and externally as ointment.

    For migraine, capsule of 85mg or two fresh leaves are recommended. To promote menstruation, take 1 teaspoon of infusion Feverfew per cup of boiling water, steep for up to 10 minutes. Drink not more than 2 cups a day.
    Feverfew is not recommended for children.
    CAUTION
    If you are taking blood thinning drugs or supplements like Fish oil or Vitamin E, consult your doctor before using Feverfew.
    Feverfew is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.

    2 leaves, just watch for this sort of thing.


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    letsallgotothe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭letsallgotothe


    MASTER...of the bra wrote: »
    I can't see any harm, just watch out for recommended levels on whatever you take.



    2 leaves, just watch for this sort of thing.

    If you dont mind me asking what is the source of the that informational quote? its not wikipedia is it?


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    #5
    MASTER...of the bra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 411 ✭✭MASTER...of the bra


    From here.
    This is a better site though.


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