HERB - Period references and lists

[Katherine Blackthorne]

> It is also my impression that the SCA still prohibits any herbal taken
> internally unless you can prove its safe by modern standards.  Taking a
> stand on safety on an SCA webpage strikes me as a risk we don't want.
> 
> Agnes
> 
> Agnes deLanvallei, Mag Mor, Calontir
> kkeeler1 at unl.edu

My impression here is basically a "warning label" on certain plants.  For
example, I have many period receipts (FOOD receipts, not medicinals) that
call for cherry stones. Cherry stones contain cyanide and are extremely
poisonous.  I find it a greater risk NOT to post a warning in such a
case....

Katherine Blackthorne
Province of Golden Rivers
Principality of Cynagua
Kingdom of the West
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