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Originally Posted by Ray
Sphagnum is actually pretty sterile, as-is, unless contaminated with some fungi. Way back when, it was commonly used in contact with open woulds to help stop blood loss and sterilize the wound.
The issue with conifer bark is the oils and resins they contain, which are there to fend off attackers.
Fir bark like Rexius is thoroughly steamed to extract it. Pine bark like that used in Orchiata is aged and composted to allow it to break down.
Just a word to the wise: going "cheap" can become expensive, if your use of "so-so" products damages or kills your collection.
Is your source of bark deadly? Probably not, but do you really want to risk it?
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Thanks, you're right about the Bark, it's really too much of a gamble. I'm curious to learn more though, so i'll inquire to many uninterested chemists/arborists regarding the subject. lol.
Maybe i'll try and pressure cook some wood in different acidities, and test it afterwards. There's gotta be some ridiculous way to make this work. Soak it in Colloidal Silver for a week? Eh....I guess it's back to Lowe's for me...
I also have plenty of bone I can crush, could this be viable? And would fir be safe for use if turned into pure charcoal?
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