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Old 15-08-2003, 10:17 PM
martin
 
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Default Banned Herbicides & Pesticides

On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 19:18:55 +0100, Alan Gould
wrote:

In article , martin
writes

why is pyrethrum not allowed Alan?


It becomes unsuitable when it is processed from plants in the
chrysanthemum family into pyrethrins [esters] for herbicidal or
insecticidal use. In the botanical form, the same plants can have
beneficial uses, e.g. as in the use of Feverfew for aches and pains etc.


I don't understand.

I use an infusion of that admirable plant as a nerve tonic and pick-me-
up -- often after a session in urg! :-(


LOL the poison chalice or hemlock?
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Martin