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Besides proper flossing, brushing, and rinsing (with salt water) frequently, there are a number of herbs that can help eliminate the inflammation and infection. If there is adrenal or immune weakness present, tonify these systems. For acute infections, plantain poultices with drops of echinacea tincture applied can work miracles. Make a small poultice with a piece of gauze and insert into the mouth next to the infection or abscess. It is best to leave it in overnight when possible, removing i

Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is defined as the inflammation of the structures that surround and support the teeth. If left untreated, gum disease may progress to the point wheret....

Senior nutrition is concerned with the special dietary requirements of the elderly. In his book, , Earl Mindell, Ph.D, R.Ph (Registered Pharmacist), Master Herbalist, and best-selling author of books.....

Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is a normal condition that everyone experiences. Fortunately, proper nutrition with plenty of water will assist most people in their quest for keeping fresh breath.

Just as RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) guidelines have been developed for humans, AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control Officials) provides nutritional guidelines for pets and animals. However, these guidelines may not maintain optimum health or address the specific needs of the individual animal.

The bright red rhizome is used to make tinctures and preparations such as salves and ointments for external use. The fresh herb is strongly acrid and can burn the skin or mucous membranes if applied directly. After drying, it loses some of this effect. Bloodroot is commonly used in antiseptic mouthwashes and is sometimes recommended by dentists and oral hygienists to help fight plaque and reduce the incidence of tooth decay and gum disease. Scientific studies have supported this use. The herb is

Coenzyme Q is a fat-soluble nutrient also known as CoQ, vitamin Q, ubidecarenone, or ubiquinone. It is a natural product of the human body that is primarily found in the mitochondria, which are the coQ...

Selenium is a nonmetallic element with an atomic number of 34 and an atomic weight of 78.96. Its chemical symbol is Se. Selenium is most commonly found in nature in its inorganic form, sodium selenits....

Rhatany is an astringent herb used externally for gum problems (sore, spongy, red) and internally for sore throat (as a gargle), diarrhea, and hemorrhage. It is applied locally for hemorrhoids and wounds. Rhatany is one of the more powerful herbal styptics and can be applied to a cut or extracted tooth to stop bleeding. Try brushing the gums with 10 drops of rhatany tincture in a little water. A few commercial herbal mouthwashes contain rhatany as an ingredient, possibly blended with myrrh, p

A toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth, indicated by inflammation and infection.A toothache may feel like a sharp pain or a dull, throbbing ache. The tooth may be sensitive to pd....

Myrrh tincture diluted in a little water is mainly used as a gargle or wash for gum problems and mouth sores, tonsillitis, and sore throat. It is applied externally for herpes and skin inflammation. Myrrh is used internally as well for bronchitis, chronic cough, and tonsillitis. Research shows that myrrh may reduce cholesterol levels. Myrrh has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of WARM.

As the most plentiful mineral in the body, calcium plays a key role in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Calcium enables the contraction of muscles, including the function of the boe....

Plantain is a ubiquitous weed that every herbalist appreciates. It contains a high percentage of mucilage, which gives it its soothing properties; allantoin, to speed wound healing; and aucubin, a strong antimicrobial substance, to help prevent infections. In Europe it is used to treat hay fever and respiratory congestion; it is well-suited for children. Plantain soothes inflamed and irritated tissues of the respiratory, urinary, and digestive tracts. The tea can be taken freely for coughs,

Green tea is produced from the leaves of the , or tea plant. Oolong and black tea are also produced from the plant, but are processed and oxidized in different manners. Of the three, green tea contais....