Herbal ToothpasteIngredients
8 Level tbsp Tooth Paste Powder
**50ml (2 1/2 Tbsp) Tooth Paste Gel
**20 drops Flavour
Flavour choices:
Fresh Mint Essential oil blend
Licorice Zest Essential oil blend
Strawberry Sensation natural flavour
Other flavours to try: Fennel, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Peppermint, Anise
1) Blend Powder, Gel and flavour together using a fork, wire whisk or hand blender until smooth.
2) Pour into a plastic bottle with flip top or pump or a tottle container.
Store powder and gel ingredients for up to one year in a cool dry place. Shelf life of finished tooth paste is approx. 6 months.
Occasionally shake or stir tooth paste as some settling and separating may naturally occur.
makes 60ml/2fl.oz.
**These are products this website sells, but here are the ingredients listed.
Toothpaste powder contains: Calcium Carbonate (derived from Sea shells), Chicory root powder, Baking soda
Toothpaste Gel contains: Vegetable Glycerin, Licorice root and Myrrh gum extract.Herbal MouthwashIngredients
50ml (3 Tbsp) Witch Hazel
50ml (3 Tbsp) Distilled water
20ml (4 tsp) Vegetable Glycerin
5 drops Fennel
10 drops Peppermint
1) Mix all ingredients together and shake well.
2) Pour into a plastic bottle with flip top.
Shelf life of finished mouth wash approx. 6 months. Shake before use.
makes 125ml/4fl.oz.
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Cranberry Lane
Mint Tooth Paste Recipe(I think I'm going to try this one. I might try adding some cloves and/or lavender as well.)Ingredients:
* 6 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/3 teaspoon salt
* 4 teaspoons glycerin
* 15 drops peppermint or wintergreen extract
Directions:
Mix thoroughly. Should be a tooth paste consistency. Store in a container. You'll be surprised with how fresh your mouth feels.
Lemon Mouth Wash RecipeIngredients:
* 3/4 cup vodka
*** * 20 drops lemon essential oil
* 1 1/4 cup distilled water
* 30 drops bergamot essential oil
Directions:
Combine the vodka with the essential oils in a bottle, shake well then allow to sit for 1 week. Shake once a day. When ready to use it , dilute the mix with 3 parts water/ 1 part mixture. Use it as a gargle or mouth rinse. Do Not Drink.
***My dentist says not to use alcohol in your mouth and she is very adamant about this; however, I've been using Listerine for many years and I have fantastic teeth. You'll have to decide this one for yourself.
Super CleanserIngredients:
* Hydrogen peroxide (a few drops)
* Baking soda
Directions:
Make a paste by combining the two ingredients. Use this paste on your teeth and also gently rub along your gums two times a week.
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Pioneer Thinking
Some history on oral care at Umanitoba