Earthly Eating

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• Aloe (Aloe vera)-With its soothing anti-inflammatory properties, aloe gel helps heal gum inflammation. If you have a fresh aloe vera plant, cut off a leaf, slice it, and apply the gel from the inner leaf directly to the affected area.

• Calendula (Calendual officinalis)- With soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, calendula helps heal irritated, tender gums. It also has mild antiseptic action. A cup of warm calendula tea is a simple solution for sore gums.

• Clove ( Syzygium aromaticum)- Cloves are rich in eugenol, an excellent topical anesthetic. A toothache always warrants a visit to the dentist, but you can temporarily numb the pain with clove oil. Dip a cotton swab into clove essential oil and gently rub the painful tooth and gum with the oil.

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)- As a powerful immune-stimulating herb, echinacea healps combat infection, add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid extract to 1/2 glass of tepid water, rinse your mouth and then swallow the mixture. Repeat three times a day until the infection subsides.

• Goldseal (Hydrastis canadensis)- Rich in astringent and antimicrobial compounds, goldseal often is included in commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes. It’s helpful both for preventing and healing gum problems.

• Myrrh (Comminphora spp.)- Is one of the best herbs for healing bleeding gums and mouth ulcers, and helps combat the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. Add myrrh liquid extract to mouthwash or use powdered myrrh in a homemade toothpaste or poultice for healing gum infections.

• Neem (Azadirachta indica)- Highly regarded for centuries in Ayurvedic healing as a premier antibacterial herb, neem is included in natural toothpastes and mouthwashes to help prevent plaque buildup.

• Oregon Grape Root (Mohonia spp.)- With a high concentration of antimicrobial compounds. Oregon grape is excellent for helping to prevent and heal gum problems. Because of its astringent properties. Oregon grape also helps heal bleeding gums.

• Peppermint (Mentha xpiperita)- is a favorite ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashed. Menthol, the ingredient responsible for the flavor of peppermint, is an excellent breath freshner. Add a couple drops of peppermint essential oil to a glass of water and use as a mouth rinse.

• Sage (Salvia officinalis)- The strong astringent properties of sage have made it a favorite herb for helping tighten the gums and soothe a sore mouth. A warm tea made from sage makes an excellent mouth rinse for helping to heal the gums.

• Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)- A potent antimicrobial, tea tree essential oil fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. Add 3 drops of tea tree essential oil to 1/2 cup of tepid water and use as a mouth rinse.

• White Oak (Quercus alba)- Strongly astringent white oak bark, used in a mouth rinse, is helpful for healing swollen, tender and bleeding gums.

(Source: The Natural Dentist)
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Eartly Eating Recipe:

Remove onions from oven. Carefully spoon juices from the bottom of the pan into a small bowl and add turmeric. Mix well. Drizzle juice over onions. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve hot and warm.

Happy Eating!