Homemade Herbal Mouthwash

I made this simple herbal mouthwash for my mom and me, and we loved it! There are so many ways to make natural mouthwash, but this version is simple, effective, and made with ingredients you probably already have at home.

You’ll need (for one person):

• 1 cup of filtered or distilled water

• 3–4 cinnamon sticks

• 2 tablespoons of whole cloves

• 1 tablespoon of whole star anise

Instructions:

Option 1:

1. Add all ingredients to a heat-safe jar.

2. In a pot, add enough water to create a double boiler (don’t fill it too high).

3. Place the jar in the pot and let the water boil for 2–3 minutes.

4. Carefully remove the jar and let it cool completely.

Option 2:

1. Add all ingredients directly into a small pot with the distilled water.

2. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

3. Turn off the heat and let it cool.

4. Strain into a clean jar.

Optional Add-ins:

• A slice of fresh ginger or turmeric (just note: turmeric can stain)

• 8–10 drops of essential oil like peppermint or tea tree for extra freshness

Why it works:

• Cloves and cinnamon help fight bad breath, ease oral pain, and support gum and cavity health.

• Star anise has powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties, and also helps freshen breath.

Natural, refreshing, and totally customizable. Let me know if you try it!

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In a secure jar, I used mines up within a month.

*FYI I have made this so many times for us that I love the taste and smell of cloves. My mom does too so, in this video it is a lot in there. I just used about 6 sticks of cinnamon.