Our mouth is a place for bacteria to multiply rapidly. And that bacteria cause bad breath and gum disease. We have to rinse our mouth one or two times a day. Most commercial mouthwashes contain many chemicals including Fluoride. These chemicals are easily absorbed in the mouth and enter the blood stream. They give temporary fresh feeling but give long term damage. The side effects are dry mouth, plaque build up, increased bad breath, erosion of enamel, DNA damage and oral cancer. If you want to know what is in your mouth wash. Pick up your mouth wash bottle and read the ingredients and google each one of them. Then you will have a clear picture of what you and your family have been using. I bet you will pour it out in the sink immediately.
If you want a natural mouth wash here is a simple recipe with hydrogen peroxide.Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial and it is safe to use. It kills the bacteria in the mouth, stops bad breath, stops bleeding from the gums and it whitens the teeth. But it has a bleachy taste. If you can handle that taste you can dilute it with water and use it. If you can not handle the taste use something to mask the bad taste. You may try with any essential oil. Here I am using camphor. Camphor is a natural plant product. It has anti fungal properties. This is available in Indian stores or you may buy online. There are 2 kinds of camphors, edible and non edible. Use the edible one.
We use edible camphor in some sweet preparations. Camphor is also used in some Ayurvedic preparations. It is very volatile. So keep it in an air tight container.
If you want a natural mouth wash here is a simple recipe with hydrogen peroxide.Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial and it is safe to use. It kills the bacteria in the mouth, stops bad breath, stops bleeding from the gums and it whitens the teeth. But it has a bleachy taste. If you can handle that taste you can dilute it with water and use it. If you can not handle the taste use something to mask the bad taste. You may try with any essential oil. Here I am using camphor. Camphor is a natural plant product. It has anti fungal properties. This is available in Indian stores or you may buy online. There are 2 kinds of camphors, edible and non edible. Use the edible one.
We use edible camphor in some sweet preparations. Camphor is also used in some Ayurvedic preparations. It is very volatile. So keep it in an air tight container.
Ingredients
Hydrogen Peroxide
Distilled water.
Edible camphor
Hydrogen Peroxide
Distilled water.
Edible camphor
Preparation
Crush the Camphor into a powder.
Get a bottle ready to store the prepared mouth wash.
Procedure
Mix 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide to 3 cups of distilled water.
Add 1 or 2 pinches of crushed edible camphor.
Put everything in a bottle, put the cap and give it a good shake.
Put 1 oz of liquid in your mouth, swish it around for 5 minutes and spit it out. Rinse your mouth with clean water.
Helpful Tips
But hydrogen peroxide has a bleachy taste. If you can handle that taste you can dilute it with water and use it. If you can not handle the taste, use something to mask the bad taste. You may try with any essential oil. Here I used camphor.
There are two kinds of camphors. Edible and non edible. Use the edible one.
If you are using it for children, test it first if this is strong for them.
Health Information
Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial and it is safe to use.
It kills the bacteria in the mouth, stops bad breath, stops bleeding from the gums and it whitens the teeth.
Please write your comments and suggestions below.
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Crush the Camphor into a powder.
Get a bottle ready to store the prepared mouth wash.
Procedure
Mix 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide to 3 cups of distilled water.
Add 1 or 2 pinches of crushed edible camphor.
Put everything in a bottle, put the cap and give it a good shake.
Put 1 oz of liquid in your mouth, swish it around for 5 minutes and spit it out. Rinse your mouth with clean water.
Helpful Tips
But hydrogen peroxide has a bleachy taste. If you can handle that taste you can dilute it with water and use it. If you can not handle the taste, use something to mask the bad taste. You may try with any essential oil. Here I used camphor.
There are two kinds of camphors. Edible and non edible. Use the edible one.
If you are using it for children, test it first if this is strong for them.
Health Information
Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial and it is safe to use.
It kills the bacteria in the mouth, stops bad breath, stops bleeding from the gums and it whitens the teeth.
Please write your comments and suggestions below.
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