> > >> *Pfeiffer published data on the microbial enhancement effects of BD >> preps, does she have any comments on BD preps or BD herbal teas? > >I think I answered this previously, but just to re-iterate briefly. >The few BD preps we have looked at have had great organisms in them. >Those organisms are clearly the reason, or part of the reason (OK, I am >a tad biased on the side of life!), that the preps work so well. We >need more documentation of that. What organisms are selected and why >are they different, or more effective in BD 509, or 510, or whatever? >Herbal teas often choose the herb based on the micronutrient content of >the herb, so you contribute alot of calcium when you use, oh shoot, I >can't remember. Not chamomile, the other one. Anyway, when you use >this or that plant, different nutrients are extracted and that makes >different bacteria or fungi grow better or worse. So, the different >preps and teas use that selection for different bacterial or fungal >teas. > >The prep or tea itself has different organisms, but then once applied, >the bacterial or fungal foods and nutrients in the tea or prep enhance >the growth of different bacteial or fungal species. So, more selection >for the plant desired, hopefully. You just have to know what organisms >are being selected for, and which ones are best for which plants? > >Hope this helps! > >Elaine Ingham
