It's also a potent, highly bioavailable mineral source, which contributes to parasite resistance. A couple years ago Barb Lee did her own fecal tests, and did see a significant drop in parasite load after giving DE, so while there may be no scientific studies, there are evidence based case studies to support the idea that DE works as a wormer.
It's an established fact that it works on external parasites, such as mites, and is very effective against bed bugs, too. Julian On 10/18/2011 1:03 PM, Carol Elkins wrote: > At 07:42 PM 10/17/2011, you wrote: > <What is DE. I've heard this on the listserve a couple of times, but > I have no idea what it is.> > > DE is diatomaceous earth. A lot of people swear by it as a dewormer, > as well as use of Shaklee's Basic H detergent in the drinking water, > and garlic. However, there are no scientific studies that suggest that > any of these products have any substantial effect as an anthelmintic. > I suspect that blackbelly sheep's natural tolerance to worms is the > main reason that these substances appear to work. > > Carol > > Carol Elkins > Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep > (no shear, no dock, no fuss) > Pueblo, Colorado > http://www.critterhaven.biz > > _______________________________________________ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
