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In a message dated 12/7/01 1:12:50 AM, nargsbs at EFN.ORG writes:

<< I do not tend to be very allergic in general and suspect 'spicules' ar=e the

culprit. Anyway, people might want to take the precaution of wearing

surgical gloves while doing the cleaning. It is a little more tedious, bu=t

might save some discomfort.

>>

Ernie et al

I have the same problem if I rub a lot of small tubers without gloves, an=d
certainly with seed cleaning. I've always assumed it was the high
concentration of oxalates in arisaemas, which is supposed to be the reaso=n
that they are unpalatable to most critters. It could certainly be somethi=ng
else, but I would guess chemical, as opposed to allergy or mechanical.

Jim McClements