Mouth Sensation

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Greetings All,

 

I recently joined this group after reading about the medicinal value of

Oleander. I have read many of the comments and warnings about

contamination causing numbness or tingling of the lips and/or mouth but

I hope someone can be a bit more specific about this. I made my first

batch of " soup " , carefully following the directions provided here. the

only variation was in the filtration. Unbleached paper towels and

coffee filters are not available where I live so I was forced to use

bleached coffee filters. I filtered the batch 8 times using 2 filters

each time. Before taking the first dose, I gave it the lip test; no

numbness or tingling. However, after holding about a teaspoon under my

tongue for about a minute, it left a mild " sensation " after the initial

alcohol burn subsided. I wouldn't call it numbness or tingling, but

there was a sensation. It was similar to the sensation that a high

quality Echinacea tincture would leave in the mouth though not as

intense. I am almost certain that the plant has not been sprayed with

anything (people just don't have the money or interest in spraying

stray ornamental plants). Is this sensation anything I should be

concerned about? I have not experienced any side effects after 3

teaspoon doses over 3 days.

 

I would appreciate any opinions anyone is willing to offer.

 

Thanks much!!

 

Upwards

(name withheld due to severe HIV discrimination in my country)