HOMEMADE ALL NATURAL PEPPERMINT MOUTHWASH

This has taken me a while to make, the fact that it is just Vodka and herbs had me a little concerned about gargling that early in the morning with an alcohol & water solution!  Then I payed some attention to my regular mouthwash, (so obvious!!!) and realised there is no difference in the make up apart from the natural ingredients in the mouthwash I was making and the artificial chemicals in the store brought bright blue or lavender mouthwash I have always used.  I have now made my first batch and am very impressed with the results so far and have found this mouthwash has better cleaning properties with a much softer taste.

Prep time 5 minutes / Infusing time 2 weeks

Ingredients

(Makes1 litre)

200ml premium brand vodka

50ml boiled hot water

1 tsp dried ground cloves

2 tbsp dried peppermint leaf

1 tbsp dried rosemary

2 tbsp dried plantain leaf

15 drops of peppermint oil

Method

Put all the ingredients except the vodka in a ball mason jar pour over the hot boiled water, this should just cover the herbs, pour in the vodka and screw on the lid, place somewhere dark for two weeks, turning periodically.  After the two weeks strain the tincture through a fine cheese cloth and store in a glass bottle.  

To Use

Keep a small glass next to the mouthwash, pour 5 ml, one teaspoon of mouthwash into your glass and top up with a mouthful of water and swish, swoosh and gargle away for thirty or so seconds.

What Do These Ingredients Do For Your oral Health

These are natural cleansing herbs that offer healing properties to your teeth and gums by naturally killing germs, alkalising your mouth while also cleansing and freshening.

Cloves

A old traditional ingredient used in oral health, cloves have natural antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties.  Clove oil will smooth toothache or minor cavities until healed by your dentist.

Peppermint

This adds a traditional flavour and was originally used because of its antibacterial properties and is cooling to your mouth.

Plantain

This is antibacterial and anti microbial and again traditionally used in healing wounds for its ability to speed the healing process.

Rosemary

A cooling herb, also antibacterial with a cooling property that is soothing to your gums.