How to make natural mouthwash at home

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how to make mouthwash at home

Homemade mouthwash, made with natural ingredients, offers other advantages besides saving money: it's guaranteed effective, but with a lower risk of irritation and drying out the mouth than industrial products. Furthermore, it's very easy to prepare and... As for the ingredients, you'll be spoiled for choice, starting with baking soda and salt and ending with essential oils (eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender). With just one preliminary recommendation: don't overdo the doses of oils, and stick to 2-3 drops per 200 ml of water.

What to use instead of mouthwash

  • A quick and easy preparation involves the use of eucalyptus essential oils, Peppermint; and a few drops of propolisEucalyptus is a natural antiseptic, peppermint refreshes, fights bad breath and stomatitis, and propolis has antibiotic and analgesic properties. Add 50 drops of propolis hydroglycerin extract, 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and 5 drops of peppermint essential oil to 100 ml of water. Mix well and then rinse and gargle every evening after brushing your teeth. The resulting liquid will keep for several months if stored in a tightly closed container.
  • Also the lavender essence , with its antiseptic and soothing properties, is an excellent ingredient for a mouthwash suitable for sensitive gums. Add 4 drops of lavender essential oil to 150 ml of distilled water. Also add a few drops of lemon but not too many to avoid the aroma changing excessively.
  • Sufferers your bottom line you can opt for a mouthwash made with the sage. Put 5 sage leaves and 2 drops of lemon juice in 150 ml of distilled water and let it steep for 4 hours. Then, remove the leaves and your mouthwash is ready. Enhance the effectiveness of your sage mouthwash by adding 5 grams of ground cinnamon.
  • Fill a small saucepan with water and add 1 tablespoon of dried basil leaves (or 100 g of fresh leaves). Boil for 10 minutes, then strain, add salt, and you've got your mouthwash. Store the liquid in glass or plastic bottles in the refrigerator.
  • The mouthwash prepared with cloves which possess anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. Pour 200 ml of water into a small saucepan and immerse 10 cloves. Cover the saucepan with a lid to prevent the volatile compounds from escaping, and bring to a boil. Once the water turns yellow, turn off the heat and let it cool. Finally, strain and you're ready to use the mouthwash. You can also add a few mint leaves for a fresher aroma.
  • For a quick and practical mouthwash, add 2 drops of tea tree essential oil in a glass of water. Mix and use this disposable product as a mouthwash. Tea tree is excellent for bleeding gums and also relieves sore throats. In this case, it's also a good idea to gargle.
  • In half a liter of water dissolve 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate, 2 drops of mint essential oil, 2 drops of tea tree oil and a pinch of saltMix cold, without heating or boiling, and store in the refrigerator in a plastic or glass bottle.
  • Pour 120g of water into a glass water, 2 drops of peppermint essential oil, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and a pinch of salt, which enhances the antibacterial effect. Stir and use. Store the mixture in a closed container and shake well before use.
  • If you want to make a good mouthwash for children aged 3 and up, effective and with a pleasant taste, do this. Infuse 3 tbsp of water in 200 ml of boiling water for twenty minutes. cloves and 1 tablespoon of mallowThen, strain the liquid and store it in the refrigerator for a week in a tightly sealed glass jar. Have children use it at room temperature. If swallowed, there's no problem because the mouthwash is completely natural, being just a simple herbal infusion.

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