itching powder
As itching powder substances are designated, the one on the skin of people itching cause. It is used as a joke article .
Various plant components and chemicals are used:
- The seeds of the capsule in the East Indies -based velvet bean ( Dolichos pruriens or Mucuna pruriens ; Juckfasel). Its surface is covered with fine, red-brown, shiny hair and was used in powder form in the past for paralysis and as a skin irritant.
- The fine hairs on the pips in the rose hip .
- Dried and shredded egg shells of the whelk .
- Ground glass wool is not recommended because it is harmful to health.
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