Posted on 01/11/2014 5:12:26 PM PST by Kartographer
Though I have friends who ingest silver, I am skiddish of it - I consider it a heavy metal.
Yeah, that one. ;) Thanks for the correct link.
>>> “Ive had a terrible time with mastitis with this baby. One raw garlic clove a day, crushed or copped, has controlled the problem so far.”
Topically applied, I can understand how it accomplishes that feat. Ain’t nobody chewin’ on that, LOL! (Yes, I am just being silly.)
That said, tetracycline (msp?), an antibiotic readily found at farming/tractor supply stores, is known to become poisonous due to actual expiration.
That’s the only one I know of thru years of watching Kart’s beneficial threads, contributed to by FReepers I’ve learned to respect.
The rest I would trust to last well beyond the printed expiration with reasonable storage practices (kept cool & dry), the most harm being decreased potency without turning poisonous.
Regarding honey as a topical ointment, what’s commonly available in your local grocery has been pasteurized, which neutralizes its beneficial properties. Best to find a bee-keeper you know to obtain directly or follow Marcella’s recommend. (If I’m wrong about pasteurization, I’d welcome the correction from any knowledgeable FReeper.)
I rarely post but again - thank you to Kartographer & other longtime contributors who take the time to share their wisdom.
“that said, tetracycline (msp?), an antibiotic readily found at farming/tractor supply stores, is known to become poisonous due to actual expiration.”
You are right about tetracycline and I don’t store that one. Thanks for posting.
Let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. I keep silver ointment on hand for burns. It works, and is an accepted medical treatment.
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