How to Make Herbal Mouth Rinse

Teeth have always been a sensitive subject for me (pun intended!). I have a confession to make… I have Dentophobia- the fear of dentists. This stems from childhood and while I don’t have terrible teeth I'am always looking for the best way to take care of them.

One day, when I was having some tooth pain, a friend told me about Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Tooth & Gum Powder, and I got really excited. This launched my search for beneficial herbs for teeth. Since then, I've found an Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste from Auromere, and a Holistic Dental Therapeutic Rinse from Dr.H & Co called Heal.

Most of us know about cloves for toothaches, charcoal for whitening, and coconut oil pulling for overall health. But there's a myriad of other herbs that are good for teeth, who knew!

Here's a list of some herbs that are all helpful for teeth in some way. I encourage you to do your own research on the benefits of each herb, as well as how best to use them.

Bonus (because they're not herbs): Bentonite Clay and Hydrogen Peroxide

How to make Herbal Mouth Rinse or Paste

Ingredients:

• Aloe Vera Juice for rinse
• Bentonite Clay for paste
• Distilled Water

Herbs: Include any or all of the following. You can use crushed, powdered, or whole herbs, however, powdered works best.

• 3 parts White Oak bark
• 3 parts Comfrey root
• 3 parts Peppermint leaves
• 3 parts Horsetail
• 1 part Prickly Ash Bark
• 1 Part Slippery Elm Bark
• 1 Part Cloves
• 1 part Bayberry
• 1 part Calendula
• 1 part Sage
• 1 part Thyme
• 1 part Plantain Leaf
• 1 part Rosemary
• 1 part Stevia Leaves
• 3 drops myrrh essential oil (per 8 oz)
• 2 drops tea tree oil (per 8 oz)
• 2 drops peppermint oil (per 8 oz)
• 2 teaspoons sea salt (per 8 oz)

Directions:

1. Place herbs and barks (not essential oils) into a pan on the stove.
2. Pour in enough water to completely cover the herbs.
3. Brings to a brisk boil, then reduce, let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
4. Strain liquid through cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. Add essential oils & salt.
5. For rinse: combine the liquid with equal parts of aloe vera juice. Use 1-2 tablespoons for each rinse, spit out, do not swallow, and shake before use!
6. For paste: combine the liquid with bentonite clay until it makes the desired consistency, then brush teeth as normal.

Store in a jar with a lid. Use within 7-10 days, longer in the refrigerator.

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This and great recipes can be found in our Herbal Almanacs. This piece comes from the 2021 Emerge Almanac.