Medical Use of Shemitta Produce
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Question
Q. We prepared wine and it turned sour, and we are using it as vinegar. The problem is that we will not be able to finish all of it, and others are not taking it. May we use this vinegar to gargle and spit out in order to relieve toothache?
Answer
A. It is forbidden to gargle and spit out Shemitta vinegar for dental treatment.
Source
Source: Mishnah (Shevi'it 8:1); Sukkah (33a); Jerusalem Talmud (Shevi'it 8:1–2); Rambam (Shemittah 5:10–11); Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 328:32); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemittah, issue 3).
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