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The following homemade mouthwashes + breath freshners will help you to eliminate bad breath and promote overall mouth and gum health. DIY homemade natural mouth rinse preparation for a healthy fresh organic breath

Rosemary Mint Mouthwash

2 1/2 cups distilled or mineral water
1 tsp fresh mint leaves
1tsp rosemary leaves
1 tsp anise seeds

Boil the water, add herbs and seeds, infuse for 20 minutes. Cool, strain and use as a gargle/mouthwash. If you wish to make up a larger quantity, double or triple the recipe then add 1 tsp of tincture of myrrh as a natural preservative.

Spearmint Mouthwash

6 ounces water
2 ounces organic vodka
4 teaspoons liquid glycerin
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
10-15 drops Spearmint essential oil
Boil water and vodka, add glycerin and aloe vera gel. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly. Add spearmint oil, shake well. Pour into bottle, cap tightly.

A very simple homemade mouthwash

Wash your mouth with half a glass of warm water containing a teaspoon of celtic salt.

Baking Soda Mouthwash
Mix 2 ounces of Water, 1/4 Teaspoon of baking soda or Sea Salt, 1 drop of Pure Peppermint Oil, and 1 drop of Tea Tree oil. This Homemade mouthwash recipe leaves a great refreshing minty taste in your mouth and helps prevent bad breath.

Spicy Antiseptic Mouthwash 

This recipe not only freshens the breath, but has antiseptic properties for good oral hygiene. One application keeps mouth fresh for hours.  

200ml purified water
6 drops sweet fennel essential oil
3 drops sage essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil

Place all the ingredients in a dark, glass bottle. Shake well and use as any other mouthwash.

Breath Freshners

Chew fresh parsley to sweeten the breath.

Chew fennel seeds to freshen the breath.

Chew anise seeds to freshen the breath.

Chew a few peppermint or spearmint leaves or drink a cup of peppermint tea.

Add 1 drop of myrrh oil to 1 cup of cooled, boiled water.Use as gargle/mouthwash.