I would not use round-up on my worst enemy. Round-Up is a product of
Monsanto Corp who are producing round-up ready crops (GM0), they have
also caused untold pain and suffering around the world - just google
Monsanto.
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Monsanto's development and marketing of genetically engineered
seed and bovine growth hormone, as well as its aggressive litigation and
political lobbying practices, have made the company controversial around the
world
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsanto
Round-up contains glyphosate. glyphosate is an organophosphate.
http://www.panna.org/ops
http://www.pan-uk.org/pestnews/Actives/glyphosa.htm
Having used round-up on the chickweed
herb in your garden I would
not regard it as edible now.
Best to keep digging until you get it out and then after a few months once it
begins growing again, if it does, I would contain it and harvest the new crops.
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Chickweed
(Stellaric media)
A low-growing, soft plant that grows as a common weed. Can be used as a
vegetable or as a salad green. The whole plant is used to treat cuts, and also
to relieve itching caused by eczema and psoriasis. Chickweed is also reputed
to be good for rheumatism.
Functions / Benefits
Treats cuts, relieves itching caused by eczema and psoriasis (a skin disease
with red scaly patches). Rich in vitamin C. Cooling. Demulcent (forms a
soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation
of the membrane). Mild alterative (Alterative = corrects disordered bodily
function)
http://www.nutrition-info.com/herbs/herbs-chickweed.php
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