How to Gargle With Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is light yellow in color with a strong odor that is known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This natural gargle recipe using tea tree oil is perfect for relief from gingivitis and sore throats. The antiseptic gargle will soothe discomfort and heal the throat quickly. Moreover, tea tree oil has been commonly used to disinfect the mouth, kill germs and reduce plaque buildup.

Things You'll Need

• English oak bark
• Lady's mantle dried leaves
• Sage dried leaves
• Knotweed
• Tea tree oil
• Sea salt
• Clove oil
• Baking soda
• Xylitol crystals
• Bowl
• Jar
• Spoon
• Teapot
• Strainer

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Instructions

Gargle to Cure Gingivitis

• 1

  Mix English oak bark, lady's mantle dried leaves, sage dried leaves and knotweed in equal quantities in a bowl and store in an air-tight container.

• 2

  Fill a teapot with 2 cups of water and add 2 tsp. of the herbal mixture to it.

• 3

  Allow the herbal powder to soak in the teapot for about 12 hours.

• 4

  Warm the mixture and bring it to a boil. Use a strainer to filter the mixture.

• 5

  Add 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil to the gargle mixture and gargle several times a day.

Gargle for Sore Throat

• 6

  Pour 8 oz. of water in a container with a lid.

• 7

  Add 3 tbsp. sea salt, 3 drops clove oil and 3 drops tea tree oil. Allow the mixture to sit for about an hour.

• 8

  Shake the container before using it. Use about 2 to 3 tbsp. of the mixture each time you gargle. For best results gargle once every two hours.

Gargle to Disinfect Mouth

• 9

  Mix 1 tsp. baking soda in a cup of drinking water and warm the mixture slightly.

• 10

  Add 4 drops of tea tree oil to the mixture.

• 11

  Add 2 tsp. of xylitol crystals and stir the mixture.

• 12

  Pour the mixture into an air-tight container until it is ready to be used.

• 13

  Gargle using the mixture to kill germs and disinfect your mouth.