Because it is an old remedy many people think or assume it is herbal in origin, but it actually is of the heavy metal group of agents. If you are into colloidal silver and other treatments of this nature then it is effective, but as with other heavy metal agents there is a level of biotoxicity and retention in the system. As Joy said, Dr. Jack Newman's site does recommend it for thrush. I will look up what the metal is and post it later. There is a herb: Gentian lutea that is used but not for this (mouth ulcers and/or thrush).
marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pinky McKay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet? > also be careful to use AQUEOUS gentian violet - if it has spirit in, it will > "burn" > > Pinky > www.pinky-mychild.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nicole Carver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 9:40 AM > Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet? > > > > Gentian violet is very effective at treating thrush, particularly nipple > > thrush. I tend to use Daktarin gel for the baby. The concerns about > > carcinogenic effects of gentian violet have been deemed to be over > > reactive > > by many, and so some people prescribe gentian violet for mother and baby. > > If > > your sister is breastfeeding she needs to treat her nipples too, even if > > asymptomatic. Thomas Hale has a book, I think it is called medications and > > mothers milk or something like that(!) It is used by many lactation > > consultants, but it is difficult to purchase. Some people buy it from > > their > > vet! However, you have to be careful to get the correct strength. A > > lactation consultant can help with this. > > Nicole C > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Abby and Toby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 8:28 AM > > Subject: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet? > > > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> can anyone help me in locating info about the dangers of gentian violet? > > It > >> was my understanding that in Oz we stopped recommending it quite some > >> time > >> ago because of some dangers?? My sister in America has been told to use > >> it > >> on her 4 week old daughter for thrush. Any info, especially online that I > >> can access and email straight to her would be great. > >> Please correct me if I'm wrong or if you have other ideas about the > > benefits > >> etc. > >> > >> Thanks > >> Love Abby > >> > >> -- > >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > > > > > > -- > > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
