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Homemade mouthwash recipe…game changer!
Your mouth was never meant to be sterilized. It was meant to be supported.
For generations, oral care wasn’t neon blue, and burning your gums into submission. It was simple. And it worked with the body instead of against it. How did we get convinced the flaming blue stuff is what needs to be swished?!
That’s why homemade mouthwash has made its way back and why clove is the star of the show. Clove has been used for centuries for oral care for a reason. It naturally supports gum health, helps calm inflammation, eases tooth sensitivity, and addresses odor at the root, bacteria imbalance,not by masking it with artificial mint.
If I get a toothache, I’ll oil pull and also put a clove directly on the tooth immediately. Homemade mouth wash also helps because clove contains compounds that gently support the oral microbiome while soothing tissues instead of stripping them.
Most store-bought mouthwashes rely on alcohol, synthetic antimicrobials, artificial dyes, sweeteners, and “fragrance.” They wipe out everything, the bad bacteria and the good, leaving your mouth dry, irritated, and dependent on constant re-use just to feel “fresh.”
That burning sensation isn’t effectiveness. It’s your tissues being stressed….
Homemade mouthwash recipe
1–2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 cups filtered water
Bring water and cloves to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, then strain. Here mine was still warm as I wanted to add in some coconut oil while it was still warm. I also added in a pinch of baking soda and salt. You can add in different things that work for you but clove and water is the base!
Store in a glass jar in the fridge 5-7 days. Use once daily after brushing or oil pulling. Swish gently for 30 to 60 seconds and spit. Can also be used as a skincare mist lol. It’s refreshing and clove is beneficial for the skin! For kiddos, only steep 1 teaspoon of cloves so it is less potent.
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