Why is there Belladonna in this when it's a really toxic plant?
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Belladonna, in minute dilutions, which this is , is therapeutic and safe. My son and I have been using these eye drops for several years and they are the only ones that don't sting our eyes. Neither of us has had any adverse reactions.
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It is only toxic if eaten and this ingredient for the eye drops is diluted. Belladonna, although considered toxic, has been used in medicinal practices for ages. Not to mention, even vitamins and minerals are considered toxic but the key is to not overuse or abuse anything with known possible toxicities.
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Belladonna has been used for centuries and is only toxic if ingested. Similasan Eye drops from my experience are the most soothing eye drop I've ever used. I've used the whole line for general use but also during allergy season and hubby uses it for his dry eye condition which has responded quite well using these drops (in conjunction with a supplement of Eye Bright herbs.) His dry eye condition has responded so well that his eye doctor says his borderline glaucoma and symptoms are almost gone. Between the herbal supplement and the Dry Eye relief I know we're on the right track.
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It's broken down to low dosage. I wouldn't take it by mouth as it could cause problems, if not death. Some RX med's also contain Belladonna. I've been using these eye drops for years and have not had any reaction. Talk to your doctor first before starting these eye drops.
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I have no idea. I can say that this product has worked for me when no other OTC product will. Doesn't hurt that it's a lot cheaper than other products, either. I've been using it for about 3 years.
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http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/spider-plants.aspx According the the ASPCA it is not considered toxic. Yahoo answers is not a great resource to trust given ANYONE can post to it. T. Phillips, I just did a google search for the same question you asked, and that link from the ASPCA was the first hit. Cheers
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I think it is because the plant itself doesn't grow in the USA. It is only packaged on the USA!
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The FDA has no Jurisdiction over a product such as this. And if it was "approved" by the FDA, I wouldn't buy it because that would mean it would be a concoction of Synthetic, dangerous Chemicals!
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This has to be one of *the* stupidest questions I've ever seen on Amazon. Why would a company sell poisonous almonds?
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I don't know if it's toxic or not because the ingredients are NOT listed. I bought the product because it was Made in AMERICA BUT IT'S MESSY, TAKES A LONG TIME TO DRY and When DRY has a creamy colour. I won't buy it again.
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The herbicide is suppose to be total vegitation kill. I have found that with very invasive vines, multiple applications are needed, and even then may not kill off plant completely.
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Better ask the manufacturer. My opinion is : Don't use it on any plants you will eat!!
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Go to Home Depot and pick up some volck oil and marathon to use on your small plants. Demon Max will likely be harmful to any living thing you apply it to.
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I don't know how I would know that answer unless the company told us it was organic. But I do know I have tried several ways to contact the company about my Blueberry Plant I got from them and they will not respond to me. My plant has not looked healthy since I first got it and now todate it still is a sick looking plant. I even sent pictures to show just how terrible it looks but still no response!! It looks like it has developed two tiny berries right at the top of one stem but it had a couple of blooms earlier and they dried up and fell off and I think these recent ones will do the same. So I am very discouraged with this plant that was to produce bunches and bunches of Blueberries according to their description when I purchased them. Good luck with yours.
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We use oleander-nerium that has been laboratory filtered to remove the toxins. Thank you.
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There are some bad carcinogenic ingredients. Don't buy. Aluminum, oxibenzone.
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You'll need to read the plant description. It should tell you the answers. I got one to climb a pergola but it isnot healthy. It's spindly and only about a foot high. It's trying very hard to die.
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I got this by mistake, thinking the ingredients were natural. Sadly, it's highly toxic, so much so that it warns about getting it on your skin and clothes etc. I would NEVER use this on my dogs. No doubt it kills just about anything though, including ticks!
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Check the ingredients on anything you use. We stopped using this when we found out about the contents. Here's information from the UofA in protecting bees & pollinators: Many common garden products contain neonicotinoid insecticides. Even when used according to printed instructions, the concentrations are dozens of times greater than what is used in farm crops. Neonicotinoid insecticides are systemic, which means that all parts of the plant become toxic, including nectar, pollen, leaves and rots. Systemic pesticides can have irreversible, cumulative, and sublethal effects on insect pollinators linked to behavioral and immune system disruptions. Here's a quote from the Xerces website: Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that are used widely on farms, as well as around our homes, schools, and city landscapes. Used to protect against sap-sucking and leaf-chewing insects, neonicotinoids are systemic, which means they are absorbed by the plant tissues and expressed in all parts, including nectar and pollen. Unfortunately, bees, butterflies, and other flower-visiting insects are harmed by the residues. Extremely concerning is the prolific inclusion of these insecticides in home garden products. Home garden products containing neonicotinoids can legally be applied in far greater concentrations in gardens than they can be on farms - sometimes at concentrations as much as 120 times as great which increases the risk to pollinators. As a gardener, you have an unique opportunity to help protect pollinators by avoiding the use of these insecticides, asking your local nursery or garden center if plants have been treated with neonicotinoids, and encouraging your city or park district to use alternatives to neonicotinoids on plants that are visited by bees or are bee-pollinated. Here's an informational PDF: http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NeonicsInYourGarden.pdf
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Hi, I purchased this & it is highly toxic. However, make sure to use it while the sun is out and no rain/fog is expected. I let it completely dry before my dogs were allowed back outside. This is the only real downfall about these chemicals. Difficult when animals are around. Hope that helps.
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I found this blog very interesting... It may help clarify it for you!!! That's why I ask if there is a supplemental nutrition fact on the back... If you can't ingest it then it's loaded with other chemicals... And that's how they can sell it so cheap... Hope this helps!!!http://aromatherapy4u.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/how-to-quickly-tell-if-an-essential-oil-can-be-ingested/