Although many people are fine with the average commercial mouthwash, some prefer a natural mouthwash recipe that doesn't contain ingredients such as alcohol, fluoride, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), sugar or artificial sweeteners. Mainstream dentistry considers those ingredients safe, but some people interested in a more natural approach often prefer to avoid them. One option is to use essential oils that help to reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth, and their benefits in oral care abound:
According to the IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy, a composition of olive oil extract, black walnut green hulls, clove leaf, thyme herb, grapefruit seed extract, chamomile flower, green tea leaf, Oregano leaf, peppermint oil, Aloe vera, Calendula flower, Echinacea purpura, gotu kola extract, Cinnamon bark, Eucalyptus leaf, Lavender oil, etc was effective in preventing and treating oral diseases and maintaining good oral health. This composition provided a permanent solution for oral disorders like gingivitis, periodontal disease, stomatitis and halitosis. Build-up of tartar on teeth is prevented and it suppresses oral and throat cancer.