I posted this to the "comments" section of their website:
Sorry to hear that oscillociccinum is made from ducks
Since your website states that Boiron's homeopathic products are sourced from one of the three kingdoms—plant, animal, or mineral—I should not be surprised to hear that oscillococcinum is an animal product.
If its production requires the use and processing of ducks, I will not be able to use it anymore; I have been a vegan for several years, and the use of animals for any reason is abhorrent to me.
Naturally, I regret having found this out, because I have refused to get a flu shot for the past ten years, and haven't gotten the flu. I'll have to take my chances in the future. I suggest that you label your products stating which "kingdom" the product comes from; if this has been done and I managed to conveniently miss it, I apologize.
Without proper labeling, I will not be able to use Boiron products in the future.
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branchandroot
Here's what I wrote them...
Date: 2008-12-21 05:18 pm (UTC)Sorry to hear that oscillociccinum is made from ducks
Since your website states that Boiron's homeopathic products are sourced from one of the three kingdoms—plant, animal, or mineral—I should not be surprised to hear that oscillococcinum is an animal product.
If its production requires the use and processing of ducks, I will not be able to use it anymore; I have been a vegan for several years, and the use of animals for any reason is abhorrent to me.
Naturally, I regret having found this out, because I have refused to get a flu shot for the past ten years, and haven't gotten the flu. I'll have to take my chances in the future. I suggest that you label your products stating which "kingdom" the product comes from; if this has been done and I managed to conveniently miss it, I apologize.
Without proper labeling, I will not be able to use Boiron products in the future.