The last time I picked up a bottle of generic mouthwash, I couldn’t pronounce most of the ingredients listed. That’s a serious red flag for me. I always tried to take care of my teeth and even though I brush twice a day and floss a few times a week, I felt like something was missing. So, I decided that I didn’t want to skip the swish and spit part of my dental hygiene routine. Natural, homemade mouthwash to the rescue! Organic extracts and teas are wonderful ingredients to help you avoid artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and sweeteners often found in commercial mouthwash products. There are more than a few herbs you can use as a base to both flavor your mouthwash and lend their herbal superpowers to your DIY creation.

Organic rose tea offers an astringent base and relief from occasionally irritated gums. Organic peppermint is a classically cooling and refreshing flavor with significant cleansing properties. Organic sage has been traditionally used for its germ-fighting properties and makes an excellent application for oral and dental care.

DIY Natural Mouthwash Recipes

Everyday Natural Mouthwash

This is a great recipe to use each day after you brush your teeth. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic rose petal, organic rose bud, organic peppermint leaf, or organic sage leaf tea (brewed strong and cooled to room temperature)
• 1/2 oz. organic calendula extract
• 1/4 oz. organic white oak bark extract
• 1/4 oz. myrrh extract

Deep Cleaning Herbal Mouthwash REcipe

This mouthwash is perfect during times when you need a little extra care. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic rose petal, organic rose bud, organic peppermint leaf, or organic sage leaf tea (brewed strong and cooled to room temperature)
• 1 oz. organic echinacea ultra extract
• 1/2 oz. organic calendula extract
• 1/4 oz. organic goldenseal extract
• 1/4 oz. organic white oak bark extract
• 1/4 oz. myrrh extract

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in an amber or cobalt bottle and store in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.
2. Swish a mouthful or two each day for 30 seconds and then spit out.

Simple Cleansing Mouthwash

Save this recipe for when you’re experiencing the sniffles or an occasional bug. 

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1 cup purified warm water

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients and store in a glass bottle or jar for no longer than one day. Shake before each use.
2. After brushing your teeth, swish a mouthful for at least 30 seconds and then spit out.
3. Rinse with plain water afterwards for a clean mouthfeel.

Pro Tips

• The alcohol extract and refrigeration should preserve the first two recipes for a little while. Although, I don't know for sure how long since the batch is usually gone within a week. 
• If your teeth are sensitive to cold, you can mix it with a little hot water to warm.
  

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.