Chewing Gum and Saliva. Chewing gum stimulates one of the most powerful defense mechanisms in the body â saliva â and saliva is vital to good oral health. Saliva has three main protective functions: the water dilutes and washes away food debris; the bicarbonate neutralizes and buffers plaque acids; and.
For other uses, see Oleander (disambiguation). Nerium oleander /ËnÉªÉriÉm ËoÊliË.Ã¦ndÉr/ is shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, toxic in all its parts. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium. It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea.
Oleander (Nerium oleander) may have a bit of a bad-girl reputation, but it is a truly beautiful addition to the Florida landscape. While it's true that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, you can still enjoy oleander. Just choose a spot in your yard that is away from small children and curious pets.