Re: [Killietalk] Re: Melaleuca - almond leaves

[Rjga at aol_com]

The main difference is that asian almond tree leaves leach out a large number 
of bioreactive substances with many properties, including antibacterial. The 
melaleuca trees leach out a soothing substance similar to aloe vera. I learned 
the hard way that overdosing with Melafix (it is apparently derived from 
melaleuca trees) immediately kills plants and more slowly will kill fishes..   

Robert J. Goldstein, Ph.D.
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
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Raleigh, NC 27616 USA
tel (919) 872-1174
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e-mail rgoldstein at rjgaCarolina_com

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