Benefits of Homemade Clove Mouthwash

Clove is a spice grown in the Spice Islands. Traditional Chinese medicine uses the spice in ancient treatments for indigestion, fungal infections, diarrhea and hernias. Clove has specific properties that make it an ideal choice for mouthwashes and other oral treatments. Clove mouthwashes, toothpastes and remedies for toothaches are available in herbal medicine as a natural treatment for oral ailments.

Antiseptic

• Clove is used in dental treatments because of its antiseptic properties. Bacteria are the cause of bad breath and an antiseptic mouthwash such as clove helps to kill bacteria and can freshen the breath. Bacteria in the mouth may lead to the gum disease gingivitis. Untreated gum disease may lead to tooth loss. A dentist may use clove oil to disinfect a root canal.

Analgesic

• Clove oil treats toothaches because of its pain-relieving abilities. Those suffering from tooth pain can apply clove oil to the affected tooth with a cotton ball or a clove mouthwash may also offer some relief.

Natural Ingredients

• A homemade clove mouthwash contains the essential oil from the herb and distilled water. Recipes may also call for alcohol such as vodka to increase the antibacterial effectiveness of the product, but it is not necessary. Commercial mouthwashes may contain chemicals and other ingredients that are not natural. Users who make mouthwash at home are in charge of the ingredients and can include only natural products. Consumers can also make small amounts of the rinse as it is needed to ensure that the mouthwash is fresh.

Low Cost

• Making homemade mouthwash can also save consumers money. Using a small amount of clove oil, alcohol and distilled water is a cost-effective method to create an antibacterial rinse for the mouth. The antiseptic and analgesic effects of clove make it a natural choice for homemade dental products such as mouthwash and toothpaste.