Minty Clove Mouthwash
Make your own minty clove mouthwash and breath spray using only natural ingredients, such as ground cinnamon, cloves, and peppermint essential oil.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Mesh strainer
- Glass jar with lid
Materials
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional, for breath spray)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add cloves, cinnamon, and peppermint and stir well. Let the spices infuse for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture twice with a fine-mesh strainer.
- Pour into an amber glass bottle with a lid. Let it cool completely before using.
- If using it as a breath spray, pour the mouthwash into a small spray bottle and add a squeeze of honey.
Notes
Keep refrigerated and use within 1 to 2 weeks. Unrefrigerated, this should be used within 3 to 5 days.