From hazel  Fri Jun 10 19:23:10 1994
Subject: gum treatment
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 1994 19:23:09 -0700 (PDT)

I posted this recipe to the list a little while ago and thought it might 
help you with your gum disease.

Myrrh Mouthwash

Boil 1 pint of distilled water.  Steep 1 teaspoon ground myrrh and 1 
teaspoon boric acid in the water for 30 minutes.  Strain.  Use cool.

Myrrh has tannin, which is the active ingredient.  I have been using this 
for mild gum disease and it has helped tremendously.  It does taste 
pretty bad though.  Do not swallow it, just rinse around your gums.  
Anything with myrrh from the drug/health store would also help, I think.

Let me know if you have any questions.


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lynn         hazel-lynn@netcom.com