Here’s a safe, natural and effective full recipe using Holy Basil (Tulsi) to support oral health — for fresher breath, stronger gums, and cleaner teeth.
Tulsi has natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that can help fight bacteria responsible for cavities and gum issues.
✅ Ingredients
10–12 fresh tulsi leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried tulsi leaves)
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt (natural sea salt or rock salt preferred)
Optional: ½ teaspoon coconut oil or clove powder (for extra antibacterial power)
🫖 Instructions
- Wash tulsi leaves thoroughly.
- Boil 1 cup of water in a small pot.
- Add the tulsi leaves and simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool until lukewarm.
- Strain the liquid into a clean glass.
- Add salt and mix well. (Optional: add coconut oil or a pinch of clove powder.)
🪥 How to Use
Use this tulsi mouth rinse twice daily — morning and night after brushing.
Take a mouthful, swish for 30 seconds, then spit it out.
Do not swallow.
For extra care:
You can crush fresh tulsi leaves into a paste and gently rub them on your gums for 1–2 minutes, then rinse.
This can help reduce gum swelling and fight bacteria naturally.
💪 Benefits
Ingredient Benefit
Tulsi (Holy Basil) Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory; helps fight gum infections, plaque, and bad breath.
Salt Natural antiseptic; helps kill germs and soothe sore gums.
Coconut Oil (optional) Moisturizes gums, prevents bacterial buildup, and helps whiten teeth.
Clove Powder (optional) Natural pain reliever and antibacterial; protects against cavities and gum inflammation.
⚠️ Important Notes
This is a natural support remedy, not a medical replacement for professional dental treatment.
Continue regular brushing and flossing, and see a dentist for any severe pain or bleeding gums.
Avoid using very hot or concentrated mixtures, as they can irritate gums.