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Homemade Natural Mouthwashes

Find several DIY mouthwashes that eliminate potentially harmful chemicals.

Equipment

  • Glass Jar

Materials

  • Distilled Water
  • Xylitol
  • Baking Soda
  • Essential Oil
  • Anise Stars
  • L-Arginine
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Blue Green Algae
  • Cloves
  • Turmeric

Instructions

Refreshing Classic DIY Mouthwash

  • Combine 2 cups distilled water, 1 ounce xylitol (birch sugar), 1 tsp baking soda, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil (peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon are some common ones used for mouthwashes) together in a jar and shake vigorously. The ingredients will combine fairly quickly.

Remineralizing Natural Mouthwash

  • Soak 2-3 anise stars in one cup of water overnight.
  • Remove the anise stars from the water and add ½ teaspoon L-Arginine, ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ¼ teaspoon of Blue Green Algae to the water.
  • Whisk until well combined.
  • Transfer mouthwash to a small mason jar or glass bottle.

Turmeric Mouthwash

  • Soak 3-4 cloves in one cup of water overnight.
  • Remove the cloves and add ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ½ teaspoon L-Arginine, ½ teaspoon Turmeric, ½ teaspoon baking soda to the clove-infused water, including an additional one cup of water.
  • Whisk until well combined.
  • Transfer to a small mason jar or glass bottle.

Natural pH Balancing Mouthwash

  • Add ½ teaspoon Calcium Carbonate, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Xylitol, ½ teaspoon Blue Green Algae, 1 cup Water in a small jar and whisk until combined.

Notes

  • Baking soda neutralizes bad odors, thus eliminating bad breath. It also prevents erosion of tooth enamel by neutralizing acid in the mouth. 
  • Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is found in some fruits and vegetables and has been shown to remineralize tooth enamel and reduce plaque.
  • L-Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that works to prevent tooth decay and optimizes oral health.
  • Calcium Carbonate gently and safely removes stains and debris from teeth, while remineralizing.
  • Blue green algae works as a natural pH stabilizer that moisturizes the mouth and maintains the health of the oral microbiome. 
  • Anise keeps breath fresh and prevents bad breath.
  • Cloves stimulate circulation and enhance the health of gum tissues. They also have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. 
  • Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent and helps whiten teeth.
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