I thought gentian violet was dangerous, a potential poison and NOT to be
swallowed!  I've had a baby with severe mouth ulcers,,,,

Yes it's a liver carcinogen if you are a mouse who eats it for 75% of your
natural life span. No data on humans.

Mouth ulcers likely to indicate it was not .05% aqueous GV but a stronger
dose of alcohol: 1%, 2%, or spirituous not aqueous.. If it stings cuts
strongly it can cause damage.

Bought two bottles in the States in June: cheaper and easier than here.
They were 1% and will be duly diluted with sterile water. MM

Maureen Minchin, IBCLC. Christ Church Vicarage, 14 Acland St., St.Kilda,
Vic. 3182 Australia. tel/fax: 61 3 9537 2640
"Taking paths of least resistance is what makes rivers - and people -
crooked." poster in Palmerston North NZ bookshop...