Activate Alum by heating it in a flat pan / tawa till it melts, let it cool and scrape it off the pan when it becomes solid. Add all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and make a fine powder. Seive powder through a fine muslin cloth. Collect all the powder in a salt cellar or dispenser.
Ingredients
| Alum | 5 teaspoons | It is very good for gums( astringent) |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon | Alkaline and contains minerals that also helps to remove stains |
| Clove powder | 1 teaspoon | Naturally antibacterial & gives a good taste |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon | Antibacterial and tastes great. Also helps to discourage bacterial growth in the mouth |
| Mint | 1 teaspoon | Tastes great and is smoothening to gums |
| Rock salt | 3 teaspoon | Antibacterial and fundamental dental cleansing agent. It helps to replenish the last mineral content of the teeth and help to regain the whiteness |
| Vanilla | 2 drops | Flavoring agent |
How to make Tooth Powder
Activate Alum by heating it in a flat pan / tawa till it melts, let it cool and scrape it off the pan when it becomes solid.
Add all the ingredients in a blender/food processor and make a fine powder.
Seive powder through a fine muslin cloth.
Collect all the powder in a salt cellar or dispenser.
How to use Tooth Powder
Sprinkle the home made toothpowder on the toothpaste before brushing twice daily.
For an organic mouthwash mix 1 tablespoon of homemade toothpowder in 10ml of water and rinse for 2 minutes.
For ulcers and boils in the mouth, mix toothpowder in mustard oil and message on the affected area with your finger using gentle circular movements.
