In the book "The Homebrewers Garden" by Joe and Dennis Fisher it is claimed that Sweet Gale is a Dubious Brewing Herb (page 78) due to "Suspected Carcinogen". From wikipedia: "A carcinogen is any substance... that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer."
There is however no reference to any scientific source.
Google "myrica gale cancer" and you'd even find reports of gale showing anticancer activities!
Meanwhile, Gruit is becoming more and more popular, eg Beau's bog water etc.
Should I be worried when brewing with Sweet Gale, or buy Gruit from Beau's?
There is however no reference to any scientific source.
Google "myrica gale cancer" and you'd even find reports of gale showing anticancer activities!
Meanwhile, Gruit is becoming more and more popular, eg Beau's bog water etc.
Should I be worried when brewing with Sweet Gale, or buy Gruit from Beau's?