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. 2022 Sep 10;27(18):5881. doi: 10.3390/molecules27185881
PUCKERING The measure of an initial puckering or cringing sensation felt in the mouth, like that from a sour candy or lemon, from weak to strong.
TINGLING The measure of a tingling or numbing sensation felt in the mouth from weak to strong. A weak tingling sensation may feel like water in the mouth. A strong tingling sensation may feel like a carbonated beverage in the mouth.
BURNING The measure of a burning sensation on the tongue, like that from a strong breath mint, from weak to strong.
VAPORS IN BACK OF THROAT The measure of the sensation of vapors in the back of the throat, like those produced from a throat lozenge, from weak to strong.