Save My Mouth: for gums, sore throats, toothaches...

By:  Beti Turner

Save My Mouth handcrafted and hand poured

 A wonderful aromatherapy blend formulated for those who have been diagnosed with gingivitis, mouth sores or ulcers, buccal sores, toothaches, sore throats, and even foot-hand-mouth disease.  The carrier and essential oils were selected for affinities specific for mouth, oral, gum, and dental issues. 

Gingivitis:   

Mouth sore:  

Sore throat:  

Ingredients – we strive to source from Organic, Kosher Certified, or EcoCert resources:
Avocado Oil (Persea americana):  Avocado oil is indicated for wound healing¹
Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata):  toothaches, bad breath, oral bacteria²
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha):  periodontal disease, inflammation of the gums, mouth ulcers, sore throat, gingivitis²
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia):  dental hygiene, gum problems³, infections of the mouth, mouth ulcers, oral thrush, canker sores, abscesses, gingivitis²
Helichrysum (Helichrysum gymnocephalum):  gingivitis or buccal ulcers²

This aromatherapy blend is diluted, however it is highly recommended to test on the forearm first.  Any skin irritation should be resolved by applying high grade vegetable oil, such as olive oil. 

Recommendation for using Save My Mouth: 

• For adults and children 3 years of age and older:
  • Spray into mouth; swish at least 15 seconds, then spit out.
  • If symptom is acute, such as sore throat, use every 2 hours until issue appears resolved.
  • If symptom is chronic, such as gingivitis, use daily until issue appears resolved.
  • Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product.

• This Save My Mouth synergy is diluted with avocado oil. The avocado oil and essential oils (clove, myrrh, tea tree, and helichrysum) have a rating of GRAS (generally regarded as safe). However, clove essential oil may inhibit blood clotting and may irritate the skin.⁴
• Keep all oils out of reach from children and animals.
• If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult a physician.
• Avoid contact with mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, inside ears, nose, etc.).
• Do not ingest – after spraying in mouth, swish at least 15 seconds, do NOT swallow, and spit out.

 References: 
¹Nayak, B. S., Raju, S. S., and Chalapathi, R. (2008). Wound healing activity of persea americana (avocado) fruit: a preclinical study on rats. Journal of wound care, 17(3), 123 - 125.
²The School for Aromatic Studies, https://aromaticstudies.com/
³Hammer, K. A., Carson, C. F., and Riley, T. V. (2002). In vitro activity of Melaleuca alternfolia  (tea tree) oil against dermatophytes and other filamentous fungi. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 50, 195–199.
⁴Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals Authors: Robert B. Tisserand and Rodney Young; Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2nd Edition, 2014; ISBN 978-0443062414