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Herbal Homemade Mouthwash
Make a natural homemade mouthwash at home using antimicrobial, soothing herbs and essential oils.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Extraction time
14
days
d
Servings:
1
cup
Author:
Katie Wells
Equipment
Pint size mason jar with lid
Dropper bottles
Ingredients
1
tsp
whole cloves
(or ground cloves)
2
TBSP
dried peppermint leaf
2
TBSP
dried plantain leaf
1
TBSP
dried rosemary leaf
8
oz
rum or vodka
at least 80 proof
15
drops
peppermint essential oil
(
or cinnamon leaf essential oil)
5
drops
tea tree essential oil
optional
Instructions
Place the herbs in a pint size mason jar.
Pour the rum or vodka into the jar with the herbs.
Cover tightly and place in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking about once a day to help the herbs infuse.
After 2-3 weeks, use a cheesecloth or a very fine mesh strainer to strain the herbs out of the tincture.
Discard the herbs and pour the tincture into small dropper bottles or another glass jar to store.
Add the essential oils, return lid and shake well.
Notes
To use:
Combine 40 drops of mouth wash with 2-3 tablespoons of water and swish in mouth for 30 seconds.
Storage:
Away from sunlight and heat and we recommend storing in an amber or cobalt tinted glass bottle to avoid degradation from light.