How to Make Mouthwash From Thieves Oil
Did you know store-bought mouthwash can contain harmful ingredients? Learn how to make mouthwash from thieves oil. It’s 100% natural, simple to make, and it tastes great!
How to Make Mouthwash From Thieves Oil
There are very few things in life that I’m obsessed with as much as thieves essential oil. I use thieves essential oil for everything!
Well, I should clarify – I make my own homemade version of thieves essential oil. You can learn how to make thieves oil here.
But, as I said – I use it for everything. I diffuse it constantly, I make my own DIY thieves cleaner, and it makes an amazing mouthwash too!
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Why you Should Make Your Own Mouthwash
If you have ever read this blog before then you know I’m all about eliminating toxic chemicals from the home. We are constantly being bombarded by enviromental toxins and it is so important to try to reduce our toxic burden however and wherever possible.
Store-bought mouthwash is definitely a place nasty toxins like to hide. A few nasty ingredients to look for are below.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Methyl salicylate
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Aside from the ingredients listed above, store bought mouthwash also almost always contains synthetic colors and flavors as well. Both of which can be harmful to your health.
You can search for your favorite mouthwash on the EWG website to see whether or not the ingredients it contains are dangerous or not.
There have also been many claims made over the years that mouthwash containing alcohol can cause oral cancer. It’s been an ongoing debate that doesn’t exactly have a clear answer.
Below are a few articles discussing this issue. I encourage you to do your own research and come to your own conclusion.
Like so many other areas in my life, I like to err on the side of caution. That’s why I make my own mouthwash that is alcohol-free.
Before I share the ingredients and recipe I thought it would be helpful to address a few frequently asked questions.
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Can You Use Thieves Oil in the Mouth?
I do not recommend using thieves oil in the mouth without diluting it first. Several of the oils in thieves essential oil are considered hot oils which means they can burn the skin if they come into direct contact with it without being diluted first.
And because the mouth is a very sensitive area you need to make sure thieves oil is properly diluted before coming into contact with any area of the skin, especially the mouth.
Since the thieves oil in this homemade thieves mouthwash recipe is diluted, it can be used in the mouth. Just be sure to shake the mouthwash well before each use.
Does Thieves Mouthwash Work?
There are many benefits to thieves mouthwash which you can learn about below. But to answer the question simply, yes, thieves mouthwash works.
I’ve been using it for over a year and I don’t miss my old mouthwash at all. Plus it’s 100% natural and tastes great.
Can You Swallow Thieves Mouthwash?
I would not recommend swallowing the mouthwash. I wouldn’t worry too much about accidentally swallowing a tiny amount while rinsing your mouth. But just like with any other mouthwash, it should not be intentionally swallowed.
Can You Use Thieves Mouthwash While Pregnant?
I am very hesitant to answer this question because I am not a medical professional. I’ve read conflicting information in regards to whether cinnamon, clove, and rosemary, all of which are used in thieves oil, should be used during pregnancy.
So I would definitely talk to your doctor before using thieves mouthwash.
Does Thieves Mouthwash Whiten Teeth?
To be honest, I haven’t noticed a huge difference when it comes to whitening but to be fair, my teeth are already pretty white.
Not to brag though. It’s all thanks to this awesome toothpaste. It tastes pretty gross but it works sooo good. And my teeth have become significantly whiter ever since I started using it.
So unfortunately, I can’t give a yes or no answer to whether or not thieves mouthwash whitens teeth.
If you’re looking for something that whitens you’ll just have to give it a try and let me know if you notice a difference 🙂
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Benefits of Thieves Mouthwash
The essential oils in this DIY thieves mouthwash are antibacterial. They provide many amazing benefits. A few of my favorites are below.
- Fresh breath
- Clean mouth
- Healthy gums
- Reduced build up
- Stronger teeth
How to Make Thieves Mouthwash
To make your own thieves mouthwash, you’ll first need to gather your supplies.
- Glass bottle (I just use an old 16 ounce kombucha bottle or you can buy one on Amazon)
- Funnel (this makes it easier and less messy to add your ingredients to bottle)
- Oil dropper (also makes it easier to add ingredients to bottle)
DIY Thieves Oil Mouthwash Ingredients
- Distilled or filtered water
- Thieves essential oil or similar oil (or click here to make your own)
- Peppermint essential oil
- Baking soda
Homemade Thieves Mouthwash Recipe
- Add 20 drops of thieves oil to bottle
- Add 10 drops of peppermint oil to bottle
- Add 2 tsp of baking soda to bottle
- Fill bottle rest of the way with filtered or distilled water
- Attach lid
- Shake well
Homemade Thieves Mouthwash
Make your own homemade mouthwash with this super easy recipe using thieves essential oil. It only takes 5 minutes to make and is 100% toxin free!
Materials
- Distilled or filtered water
- Thieves essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
- Baking soda
Instructions
- Use dropper to add 20 drops of thieves oil to bottle
- Use dropper to add 10 drops of peppermint oil to bottle
- Use funnel to add 2 tsp of baking soda to bottle
- Fill bottle rest of the way with filtered or distilled water
- Attach lid
- Shake well
Notes
Make sure to shake well before each use.
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How To Use Thieves Mouthwash
Swish around your mouth for 20-30 seconds immediately after brushing and spit out. Pretty simple, right? Just make sure to shake well before each use.
Since this homemade thieves mouthwash does contain water, its shelf life isn’t very long. It should stay good for at least a week or two though!
How to Use Thieves Mouthwash for a Sore Throat
Thieves mouthwash can also be used to soothe a sore throat. Just pour a little bit into a small cup and add a pinch of sea salt. Mix well and gargle for as long as possible. And then spit out.
The clove and cinnamon oil can have an almost numbing effect that can be very soothing on a sore throat.
And sea salt has been used as a natural remedy for sore throats for a very long time. Gargling salt water can reduce inflammation and help prevent infections.
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Well, I hope this little DIY helps you get one step closer to eliminating the toxins in your home! If you want to eliminate even more toxins from your home, be sure to check out the posts below.
- Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Harmful Cleaning Products From Your Home
- Ultimate Guide to Clean, Toxin-free Drinking Water at Home
- 5 Simple Steps to a Toxin-free Home
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know!
