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Tordon 22k (Herbicide)

Tordon 22K contains picloram, a persistent herbicide that may cause fatigue, rashes, or breathing issues. Avoid for 8 weeks, support detox, and use organic alternatives.

🌿 What is Tordon 22K (Herbicide)?

Tordon 22K is a systemic herbicide with picloram, used to kill woody plants and weeds. Its persistence in soil and water may cause health sensitivities.

🤔 Why Do I Have a Sensitivity to Tordon 22K?

You likely have a sensitivity to Tordon 22K because your body sees its active ingredient, picloram, as a toxin—and your system may not be clearing it efficiently. Here's why that can happen:

  • Your detox pathways may be sluggish – If your liver, kidneys, or cellular detox systems (like glutathione production) are under-functioning, even small amounts of chemical exposure can build up and cause symptoms like fatigue, rashes, or breathing issues.
  • You have heightened immune reactivity – Your immune system might be hypersensitive and overreacts to foreign chemicals, treating them as threats and triggering inflammation.
  • Picloram is persistent – It sticks around in the environment (soil, water, air), meaning you might be getting small exposures even if you’ve never used it directly.
  • You may have a history of chemical exposure – Prior contact with pesticides or similar toxins can "prime" your system to react more strongly later.
  • Genetic predispositions – Some people have genetic variations (like in MTHFR or GST enzymes) that reduce their ability to break down environmental toxins.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

  • 🚫 Avoid exposure for at least 8 weeks—stay away from treated areas and contaminated surfaces

  • 🌱 Switch to organic or untreated products in your home, yard, and food

  • 🧼 Detox your environment—wash clothes, clean surfaces, and ventilate indoor spaces

  • 🍋 Support liver detox with nutrients like glutathione, NAC, milk thistle, and vitamin C

  • 🛡️ Boost immune resilience through anti-inflammatory foods, sleep, and stress management

  • 🌀 Use air and water filters to reduce daily chemical load

  • 🚿 Rinse off after outdoor exposure and wash clothes separately

💊 Which Supplements Can Help with Tordon 22K Sensitivity?

  • Glutathione – Essential for detoxing persistent herbicides and protecting cells from oxidative damage.
  • NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) – Boosts glutathione and supports respiratory and liver function.
  • Milk thistle – Strengthens and protects the liver from chemical overload.
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  • Vitamin C – A natural antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and support immune balance.
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  • Selenium – Supports thyroid health and neutralizes oxidative effects from chlorinated herbicides.
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🌟 Why Might I Have a Sensitivity to Tordon 22K Even Though I Don't Use It?

You may be reacting to indirect exposure or underlying chemical intolerance, such as:

  • Environmental drift – Picloram can travel through air, water, or soil from nearby treated areas

  • Residue transfer – You might come into contact via shoes, pets, tools, or clothing from treated zones

  • Contaminated water or soil – Tordon 22K is persistent and may linger in the environment

  • Past exposure buildup – Previous contact may have primed your body to react, even to tiny amounts

  • Impaired detox pathways – If your liver or cellular detox systems are sluggish, even low-level exposure can cause symptoms

  • Chemical sensitivity – Some people react to very small amounts of synthetic chemicals, especially if they have a history of sensitivities or chronic inflammation

‼️ Common Exposure Sources:

  • Rangelands, pastures, and roadsides treated for invasive plant control

  • Airborne drift from nearby spraying (especially on windy days)

  • Contaminated soil or dust tracked indoors via shoes, pets, or equipment

  • Surface runoff into nearby gardens, lawns, or water systems

  • Residue on clothing, tools, or vehicles used in treated areas

  • Compost or mulch made from treated plant material

✅ Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Manual removal (dig out unwanted plants)

  • Boiling water for small weed patches

  • Vinegar, salt, and soap spray (DIY herbicide)

  • Mulching to block weed growth

  • Flame weeding (use with care and proper equipment)

  • Avenger Weed Killer (citrus-oil-based)

  • Green Gobbler (vinegar-based, non-toxic)

  • Doctor Kirchner (vinegar, ocean water, and soap blend)

  • EcoSMART (plant-based, pet-safe herbicides