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This is great because it is so natural. Cut out SLS and parabens from your life and create your own products. Ingredients 1 tbsp sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) 1-1/2 tsp glycerin (this can be bought from baking supplies stores) 1 drop peppermint eo Instructions Pour glycerin slowly into baking soda and mix till desired consistency is reached. Finally add in your drop of peppermint for taste and to fight bad breath and toothaches.
This is a slightly more advance recipe but with better texture. However, if you’re looking for a recipe that foams, then this is not for you. Ingredients 1 tbsp kaolin clay 1 tbsp sodium bicarbonate 1/4 tsp table salt 3 tsp glycerin 2 drops peppermint eo 1 drops spearmint eo (can substitute with clove for healthy gums) Instructions
Keep your teeth white and gums healthy with this recipe based on an ancient Swiss remedy. Ingredients 1 tbsp green clay 1 tbsp sodium bicarbonate 2 tsp powdered orange peel 2 tsp powdered sage leaves 1/4 tsp table salt 5 drops lemon eo 3 drops peppermint eo Instructions Combine all ingredients in a grinder and mix well to get a fine powdered textured. Store in an airtight container. When using, dip dry toothbrush in powder mixture and wet mouth to brush.
This is a home-made, refreshing mouthwash recipe that you can use as an alternative to commercially-bought ones. Tincture of myrrh is a highly-beneficial product in dental recipes for its anti-microbial properties. It acts as a mild preservative and is very effective in fighting mouth and gum infections. Ingredients 1-1/4 cup distilled water 3/4 cup vodka 30 drops bergamot eo (can substitute with peppermint if you prefer its taste) 20 drops lemon eo 1/2 tsp tincture of myrrh (optional) Instructions Add the essential oils in with the vodka in a bottle. Shake well and leave to ‘marinate’ for a week, shaking it twice daily. When ready to use, mix one part vodka mixture to 3 parts water and gargle. Do not drink!
A fresh herbal preparation to use in place of an alcohol-based gargle. Ingredients 2 cups distilled water 1 tsp fresh mint leaves 1 tsp rosemary leaves 1 tsp star anise seeds 1/2 tsp tincture of myrrh (optional) Instructions Make an infusion of the above herbs, following directions from here. Add in tincture of myrrh and bottle. * do not drink mixture if tincture of myrrh has been added
1. These are some herbs you can chew on for fresh breath – mint leaves, parsley, fennel seeds, star anise seeds. 2. Gargling a mixture of salt and water relieves sore throughts and ulcers. 3. Rubbing fresh lemon rind on your teeth can help to remove brown stains. Rinse mouth thoroughly afterwards. 4. Gently clean your teeth with a fresh strawberry. Rub it over and between your teeth.
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