Cinnamon-Clove Mouthwash for Fresh Breath, Cavities & Toothache

The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac and stimulating properties. The oil is used for treating a variety of health disorders including toothaches, indigestion, cough, asthma, headache, stress and blood impurities. The most important and common use of clove oil is in dental care. Several toothpastes, mouth wash and oral care medications contain clove oil as an important ingredient.

Infections :-

Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful for wound, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat, scabies, and other types of injuries. It can also be used for treating insect bites and stings. Clove oil is very strong in nature and should always be used in diluted form, and furthermore, it should not be used by people with unusually sensitive skin.

Dental care :-

As mentioned above, the most prominent use of clove oil is in dental care. The germicidal properties of the oil make it very effective for relieving dental pain, tooth ache, sore gums and mouth ulcers. Clove oil contains the compound eugenol, which has been used in dentistry for many years. Gargling with diluted clove oil helps in easing throat pain and irritation. The characteristic smell of clove oil also helps to eliminate bad breath. Clove is also effective against cavities, and traditionally, in India, clove oil was added to a small cotton ball and put at the end of the tooth which has the cavity every day before going to sleep. The cavity would vanish in a few days. As a result, clove oil is added to numerous dental products and medications, including mouthwash and tooth paste.

Clove is an evergreen tree, which produces a flower bud that has numerous medicinal properties. It is often referred to as clove bud. Clove bud has a shaft and a head and hence it has the Latin name clavus, meaning nail. Clove was extensively used in ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations and it spread to other parts of the world, including Europe, during the seventh and eight centuries. Even now, clove is used in several Indian and Chinese dishes.

Skin care :-

Clove oil is often recommended for skin care, especially for acne patients. The effects are best achieved when the oil is used in liquid form and spread on a clean, dry rag. You will find clove oil in many products for lessening the effects of aging, like wrinkles, sagging skin, and facial rejuvenation for the eyes because of its rejuvenating and stimulating properties, which can increase blood flow to unhealthy skin and make it look young again!

Blood circulation :-

Clove oil increases your body’s metabolism by increasing blood circulation and reducing body temperature. An increase in blood circulation typically means a reduction in tension of the blood vessels, a problem commonly associated with tension headaches. Furthermore, increased circulation adds to the oxygenation of the blood and organ systems, which increases metabolism and raises organ efficiency. Finally, in terms of diabetes, increased blood flow can help prevent some of the most dangerous side effects of that terrible disease that can lead to major complications, amputations, and even death. Eugenol is the active ingredient in clove essential oil that causes this stimulation of blood circulation.

Immune system :-

Both clove and clove oil are useful for boosting the immune system. Its antiviral properties and ability to purify blood increases resistance to a multitude of diseases, because the antioxidants in clove essential oil scavenge the body of dangerous free radicals that cause a multitude of diseases like heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Blood purification :-

Clove oil also helps in purifying the blood; studies have shown that the aroma extracts can actually reduce toxicity in the blood and stimulate antioxidant activity throughout the body, thereby boosting the immune system as well as purifying platelets.

Why Cinnamon-clove?

Combination of cinnamon and clove thoroughly cleanses the teeth and purifies the breath. It also helps prevents cavities.  Cinnamon has, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. And clove has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial properties and an incredible antioxidant. Clove is approved by many Dental societies for use as a dental anesthetic.   Additionally clove is great for killing Candida.

What we need?

• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 10 drops tea tree oil
• Or spearmint essential oil

Preparation

• Put all ingredients except 10 drops tea tree oil or spearmint essential oil in a dry pan and boil it on slow flame.
• After 10-12 minutes remove it from heat and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
• Strain this combination thoroughly and store in a glass container and refrigerate.
• Straining 2-3 times will give you a liquid with no deposit left.
• You can use clean cloth or cheesecloth to strain the mixture
• And now your homemade mouthwash is ready to use,
• Before using shake bottle well and swish for about 20-30 seconds and spit it out. Do this 2-3 times and have a fresh breath.