mouthwash...ideas?

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  1. miraflores

    miraflores Total Gardener

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    I have been thinking for a while about making some nicely scented mouthwash, to alternate to the strong camphor smelling liquids on the market.
    Of course I don't expect it to be as efficient in killing bacterias, but then, that is no what I want it for.
    Any input about what herbs to use and how to ''cook'' them?

     
  2. Phil A

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    Hi Flower,

    When i'm out picking berries, I often chew a couple of sloes. Its amazing what they drag off your teeth, even after brushing.

    Archeologists have found pits full of sloe pips at Stonehenge, they thought our ancestors ate them, I think they just used them to clean their teeth.

    Fennel is refreshing too
     
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    You could boil up some chopped up mint, as if making tea. Strain the cooled liquid and use as a mouthwash. Not sure of the quantities to use, you'd need to experiment. I have spearmint and applemint in my garden, not at this time of year though. Lovely with roast lamb.
     
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