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  • From: "Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>
  • To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] FW: Grape Leaf Compounds
  • Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 08:44:11 -0700

>
> Hi,
>
> We still use Alum in pickling. Anything improperly used could pose a
> problem. You can still find it in any spice section of a supermarket.
>
> Again, it must be used properly, and kept out of the reach of children,
> but is still commonly used.
>
> They are trying to ban the use of ALL pesticides in our area, rather than
> promote proper usage.
>
> I just don't understand this approach to education "They will not get it,
> the average person cannot manage it, so ban it". Humbug in my opinion.
>
> Later,
> Tom
The trouble with alum is that it's an aluminum compound. Since aluminum
accumulates in the body, and has been indicated as a contributing factor in
alzheimer's disease, I'd just as soon use the grape and cherry leaves.
-Lon Rombough





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