[Avodah] Glycerine in mouth wash

[Prof. Levine]

At 12:35 AM 12/16/2009, martin brody wrote:
>Isn't this somewhat intellectually dishonest? Is mouthwash food? Is 
>it edible? Since when do we worry about ingredients in inedible 
>products? As I've said before Rav Moshe permits glycerine in 
>pleasant tasting medicine, which is made to be consumed. Mouthwash 
>is certainly not pleasant tasting and is made to be spat out. He 
>doesn't even mention it as an option.
>
>Martin Brody

Mouthwash is indeed edible (drinkable). I often swallow it after 
swishing it around in my mouth when I am pressed for time or do not 
want to bother spitting it into the sink and then rinsing the sink.

Try it and you will see that one can indeed drink it without harmful 
side affects. Furthermore, it contains alcohol, so this may add to 
your experience! >:-}

YL
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