I was reading an audio book of L.A. Banks Ancestors and the character said he made a toothpaste out of baking soda and linseed oil. At least it sounded like he said linseed oil. so I went on line to find information about linseed oil. What I found astonished me.
Linseed oil is used to stain furniture. Imagine what it would do to my teeth.
Linseed oil has a prperty that when it dries combines with oxygen to create heat leading to fire.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/summer-safety-diy-dangers-linseed-oil/story?id=11328546
I'm not saying don't believe what you read in novels. I a m saying remember they are novels and though they may contain things that seem to be educational it's always a good idea to research stuff for yourself to get both scientific and experiential knowledge.+This is especially important for things you would put on or in your body.
Linseed oil is used to stain furniture. Imagine what it would do to my teeth.
Linseed oil has a prperty that when it dries combines with oxygen to create heat leading to fire.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/summer-safety-diy-dangers-linseed-oil/story?id=11328546
I'm not saying don't believe what you read in novels. I a m saying remember they are novels and though they may contain things that seem to be educational it's always a good idea to research stuff for yourself to get both scientific and experiential knowledge.+This is especially important for things you would put on or in your body.