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yew tree sap
BrianH:
I know I'm an old skeptic but am I the only one here thinking someone is looking for a final solution to the mother-in-law problem ;)
Brian
Andy Coates:
Yes, Brian...
ME!
I've been trying to find a conclusive answer for a couple of years now without success. I think I know why there isn't one...
Nobody has done the research (over and above the confirmation that the tree contains taxine and it is a poison) and there's no reason to do so, therefore a definitive answer isn't on the cards.
thebowlerhattedturner:
Well, thankyou all for your replies, I have also had a couple of PM's aswell. After carrying out extensive searches on the internet (including pages from Andy's blog) I have finally been able to come up with the answer to the question posed.
No-one knows the correct answer So I am just going to assume the same as everyone else that it is toxic, I'm still gonna turn it though! :)
Regards
John
woodndesign:
One time I'd had a link with a list of woods, how safe, there dusts, if toxic and effects, can I find it.. ???...
If with Yew and Oak alone, maybe it's never ideal to lick your fingers, it was one reason soneone I know would never read a News paper, then what is there to read anyway... ;D...
Cheers..
Andy Coates:
Here you go...HSE Toxicity in Woods Document...
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