Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 > This is sort of where I was going with my question about the anaerobic > bacteria. I was trying to remember about botulism. I am wondering about > infusing botanicals in oil for use in creams and salves. I do this all the > time, but got to thinking about it maybe growing something after all--even in > the absence of water. And if you add a preservative are the bacteria killed? > For example I know garlic in olive oil can grow bacteria that are harmful. > Anyone else have any ideas? Sounds like another medline search needed? > Angie Sorry, Angie -- I don't KNOW enough to give you good answers. I have wondered about this since I joined this list, and don't add botanicals to oils and lotions. " The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure. " --Albert Einstein ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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