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Sharon
Ok, I know that Doc has said not to use herbal plants from the yard if you have dogs (because they pee on the plants) – and we don’t have dogs – BUT we have lots of deer all over our yard. Â So you know they drop little bombs on the plants which roll off, and they pee on everything – so what should I do? Â I tend to think that if I gather and soak in some mild vinegar water to “wash” the plants before using the leaves or whatever, that it would be ok. Â It’s either clean it somehow, or don’t use it, and I have a lot of plant matter out there on our acreage that gets peed on – but I would like to use it safely. Â Thoughts anyone?
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Michelle Koch
I often harvest from “wild” places, and common areas in my neighborhood (but not popular dog walks, or the dog park – bummer, because there is a boat load of plantain growing in the dog park, lol!). I even harvest from trees, and we have birds and squirrels, racoons, and what-have-you living in the trees and going potty in the trees…. I just rinse everything off with cool tap water, and call it good. In fact, there is a mulberry tree in my neighborhood dog park, and when it’s fruiting, I will help myself to a tasty snack while my dog plays – without rinsing off the berries – and I didn’t even get sick or anything! *I only harvest berries and leaves from branches that are well above height of the tallest dogs* I think the real difference between our pets and wildlife is disease, chemicals, and diet. Deer are herbivores — “clean” animals, whereas cats and dogs are carnivores who also eat carrion — “unclean.” Our cats and dogs have been medicated and vaccinated, and their diets have preservatives and other unnatural junk, whereas deer and other wildlife are not.
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Great response Michelle!  All points made great sense.  🙂
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Dr. Patrick Jones
If you’re concerned at all, a brief water rinse will do the trick.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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