Mouth

Flavor Profile:

Mouth Herbal Tea is soothing with a spicy, wintery flavor.

Ingredients: 

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which helps to lower risk of disease. Cinnamon contains plant compounds, cinnamaldehyde and polyphenols which help fight bacteria by damaging their cell walls and preventing cell division, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth. It is effective in treating Streptococcus mutans bacterium, which is a common cause of cavities, tooth decay, and enamel erosion. Cinnamon’s antifungal properties prevent the growth of Candida biofilm (which can lead to plaque and gum disease) and strengthen the mouth’s protective barrier. 

Clove: Clove is full of bioactive compounds including; flavonoids, hexane, methylene chloride, ethanol, thymol, eugenol and benzene. The plant compounds in Clove make it beneficial as an antioxidant, protectant of the liver, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory herb. It is helpful in relieving nausea, motion sickness, hiccups and vomiting. Additionally, Clove is a natural dental anesthetic.

Echinacea Root: Echinacea helps stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting drainage and elimination of toxins, which helps to fight and prevent potential infections in the mouth.

Lavender Flower: Lavender Flower is deeply relaxing and reduces stress. The soothing benefits of Lavender Flower extend to its ability to alleviate stress and anxiety which can cause headaches. 

Licorice Root: Licorice Root helps to alleviate GI symptoms including heartburn, stomach ulcers, colitis, gastritis and inflammation in the lining of the stomach. Licorice stimulates salivation, which protects and cleanses the teeth. Its antimicrobial properties are beneficial in reducing gingivitis and periodontitis in the mouth. 

Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint Leaf contains the compound, menthol which is a vasodilator, which improves blood flow, relaxes muscles, and eases pain caused by headaches. Peppermint Leaf not only helps to freshen breath, but it also supports healthy teeth and gums with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Sage Leaf: Sage Leaf contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, plant-based chemical compounds that act as antioxidants in the body, which help to defend cells from damage caused by free radicals. It is a nutritious herb that contains magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamins A, C, E, and 10% of your daily requirements of vitamin K. Sage Leaf contains chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid and rutin— all of which help to reduce the risk of cancer, improve brain function and boost memory. Sage Leaf also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and is beneficial in reducing dental plaque.

Turmeric: Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and one of its active ingredients, curcumin, helps to reduce inflammation of the gums and relieve pain. Turmeric is beneficial in treating gingivitis and periodontal disease in the mouth.

White Willow Bark: White Willow Bark has been referred to as “nature’s aspirin” due to its naturally occurring active ingredient, salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). This herb also contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds called flavonoids that produce pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.