Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

  • Herbs
  • Modes of Use
    • Compresses and Lotions
    • Creams
    • Decoctions
    • Electuaries
    • Essential Oils
    • Fomentations
    • Gargles and Mouthwashes
    • Glycerites
    • Liniments
    • Medicinal Milks
    • Mustard Plasters
    • Oil Infusions
    • Ointments and Salves
    • Poison Ivy Lotions
    • Poultices
    • Powders and Capsules
    • Vapor Balms
    • Steam Inhalations
    • Syrups
    • Tinctures and Vinegars
    • Toothpastes
    • Water Infusions
    • When To Gather Herbs
  • Scientific Names

Gargles and Mouthwashes

Gargles and mouthwashes usually contain astringent herbs that tighten the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. The astringency can be made more palatable by adding a little licorice or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the preparation. Since gargles and mouthwashes are made from infusions, decoctions, or diluted tinctures, they can safely be swallowed, unlike commercial preparations. However, do not exceed the maximum daily dosage of an herb.

Gargles and mouthwashes are used for sore throats, canker sores, gingivitis, and other oral inflammations.

Preparation

Make an infusion but allow it to stand for 15-20 minutes in order to increase the astringency. Strain, then gargle or rinse the mouth with some of the preparation.

Alternatively, dilute about 5 ml of tincture with 100 ml of hot, filtered water and use in the same way.

Natural Mouthwash Recipes

Gargle or Mouthwash

1 oz (40 g) each sage leaves and thyme 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 cups cider vinegar

 Combine ingredients in a covered jar and let stand to macerate for two weeks. Strain and store in airtight sterilized bottles and use one teaspoon in a little warm water two or three times a day as long asthe symptoms persist.

Also see our blog article for more recipes and additional information.

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  • Modes of Use
    • Compresses and Lotions
    • Creams
    • Decoctions
    • Electuaries
    • Essential Oils
    • Fomentations
    • Gargles and Mouthwashes
    • Glycerites
    • Liniments
    • Lip Balms
    • Medicinal Milks
    • Mustard Plasters
    • Oil Infusions
    • Ointments and Salves
    • Poison Ivy Lotions
    • Poultices
    • Powders and Capsules
    • Steam Inhalations
    • Syrups
    • Tinctures and Vinegars
    • Toothpastes
    • Vapor Balms
    • Water Infusions
    • When To Gather Herbs
  • Online Herbal Encyclopedia of Knowledge
  • Scientific Names

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