Refreshing, homemade toothpaste!

I have had quite an interest in herbs as of late.  Well, actually I've been interested in them for quite a while, but it takes me a couple of years to really get into something.  I'll read here and there about it, buy a few books on the subject, try out a few things, and then suddenly I want to learn more and more and more.  That's where I'm at with herbs right now, and it is so fascinating! In the near future, and starting today, I want to share what I'm learning, and how we are using herbs in our home.  I think you'll find something you may want to try with your family as well.

Below is a simple recipe for homemade toothpaste.  A very refreshing, non-chemical, healthy and frugal toothpaste that is!

 

I first bought some organic mint leaves at the grocery store.  I took off the leaves from the larger stems. 

I proceeded to tear them up into smaller pieces.   I dehydrated them, but you could also put them in your oven on a very low setting for a while.

They tended to "blow around" in the dehydrator from the air flow, so I set another mesh sheet on top of the one with the mint on it to help keep them in place.

This is a picture of the dried leaves. It really doesn't take long for the moisture to leave them. 

 

 

I grabbed an old baby food jar, and put in some baking soda, and crushed the leaves up a bit with my fingers as I threw some in the jar.  Done!  Homemade toothpaste...easy, peasy!  We've got two ingredients in there, how many does your toothpaste have?  Mine had more than I liked, and this is a better option for me. 

The idea came from this DVD I have enjoyed and learned so much from.  It is available from bulkherbstore.com, and there is also a volume 2 out now as well, which I have not yet seen. 

 

Have a "refreshing" day,

Joy

{This post is a part of Monday Mania, as well as Works for me Wednesdays...come join the fun!}

Comments

[stacy]

I also make my own toothpaste using baking soda, glycerine, water, a pinch of salt, and peppermint essential oil. The only problem I've found is that I occasionally deal with sensitive teeth. I find I have to switch back to something else for a while til it goes away.