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Tordon RTU (Herbicide)

Tordon RTU contains persistent herbicides like picloram and 2,4-D that may affect breathing, immunity, or hormones. Avoid for 8 weeks, use natural alternatives, and support detox pathways.

🌿 What is Tordon RTU (Herbicide)?

Tordon RTU is a herbicide for killing brush and trees, using systemic chemicals like picloram and 2,4-D. Effective but potentially harmful due to its toxic, persistent nature.

🤔 Why Do I Have a Sensitivity to Tordon RTU?

You might have a sensitivity to Tordon RTU due to its active ingredients—picloram and 2,4-D—which are known to:

  • Disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system

  • Trigger immune responses or inflammation

  • Irritate the respiratory system through fumes or skin contact

  • Accumulate in the body due to their persistence in the environment

These effects are more likely if you're exposed regularly, have impaired detox pathways, or already deal with chemical sensitivities.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

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

  • 🌱 Switch to organic or chemical-free herbicides for lawn and garden care

  • 💨 Ventilate well if exposure happened indoors or near your home

  • 🍋 Support detox pathways with antioxidants like glutathione, vitamin C, and NAC

  • 🛡️ Strengthen your immune system with nutrient-rich foods, rest, and stress reduction

  • 🌀 Use a HEPA filter in your home to reduce airborne chemical particles

  • 🚿 Rinse skin or clothes immediately if you suspect contact

💊 Which Supplements Can Help with Tordon RTU Sensitivity?

  • Glutathione – Crucial for detoxifying persistent herbicides like picloram and protecting your liver.
  • Milk thistle – Supports liver repair and toxin clearance.
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  • NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) – Boosts glutathione and supports respiratory health.
  • Vitamin C– Helps your body cope with chemical oxidative stress and supports immune balance.
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  • Selenium – Supports thyroid health, which may be affected by endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
    zinc & selenium

🌟 Why Might I Have a Sensitivity to Tordon RTU Even Though I Have Never Used It?

You could be reacting to indirect exposure or underlying sensitivities, such as:

  • Environmental drift – Tordon RTU can travel through air or water from nearby applications

  • Residue transfer – Contact with contaminated soil, shoes, clothing, or pets

  • Chemical sensitivity – Pre-existing intolerance to synthetic chemicals like 2,4-D or picloram

  • Bioaccumulation – Past low-level exposures that built up over time

  • Impaired detox pathways – Genetic or nutritional factors that reduce your ability to clear toxins

  • Heightened immune reactivity – Your immune system may overreact to even small chemical triggers

‼️ Common Exposure Sources:

  • Treated land in forests, rangelands, and roadsides

  • Runoff into nearby soil, water, or gardens

  • Airborne drift during or after application

  • Contact with clothing, shoes, or pets that have been in treated areas

  • Residues on tools or equipment used around treated zones

  • Contaminated compost or mulch if made from treated plant material

✅ Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Manual removal (digging or cutting at the root)

  • Boiling water for small weed patches

  • DIY vinegar, salt, and soap spray

  • Mulching to block sunlight and prevent growth

  • Flame weeding (use with care)

  • Avenger Weed Killer (citrus-oil-based)

  • Green Gobbler (vinegar-based)

  • Doctor Kirchner (vinegar + ocean water blend)

  • EcoSMART (plant-based and pet-safe)