Ingredients
Xylitol* (Xylit), Saponaria Officinalis Root Powder** (Soapwort), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Powder* (Chamomile), Pimpinella Anisum Seed Powder* (Anise), Panax Ginseng Root Powder* (Ginseng), Betula Pendula Leaf Powder* (Birch), Withania Somnifera Root Powder** (Ashwagandha), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* (Aloe Vera), Zingiber Officinale Root Powder* (Ginger), Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder* (Clove), Solum Fullonum** (Fuller’s Earth), Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum** (Guar Gum), Xanthan Gum**, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract** (Dragon Blood)
*from certified organic farming
**natural
Valuable active ingredients
The special combination of valuable root and plant extracts gently and thoroughly cleans the teeth, calms the gums and ensures a healthy oral flora. The pure active ingredients from certified organic cultivation make this toothpowder a natural toothpaste substitute for adults and children – a toothpowder that you could eat without hesitation.
Xylitol
Xylitol creates an alkaline environment in the oral cavity, harmful bacteria cannot feed on it and counteracts bad breath. Xylitol promotes salivation, because saliva contains a lot of calcium phosphate, which is essential for the formation and hardening of tooth enamel. The combination with xylitol promotes the storage of minerals in the tooth enamel. Xylitol does not kill bacteria – it only prevents their harmful effects.
Soapwort
Soapwort has been used as a natural medicinal plant for many centuries. Due to its saponin content it has a naturally mild cleansing effect. It thrives in large parts of Europe and Asia. Its effectiveness against sore throats and hoarseness is recognised by the medical profession.
Chamomile
Chamomile has a very wide range of uses and is based on its many healing powers. The plant has an anti-inflammatory, calming, soothing effect and reduces germs.
Anise
Anise originates from the eastern Mediterranean region and has been used there as a medicinal plant since ancient times. It inhibits inflammation in the mouth and throat area and alleviates sore throats.
Ginseng
The ginseng root is one of the best known and most popular medicinal plants in Asia and has been used there for over 2000 years as a traditional remedy. It contains a lot of ginsenosides, these are saponin compounds that are exclusively found in ginseng. The plant is valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Birch leaves
In the northern regions of Europe the birch has had a firm place for centuries. The extracts of birch leaves have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, sleeping berry, winter cherry, Indian ginseng, queen of Ayurveda – the Ayurvedic medicinal plant not only has many names but also many valuable effects. It originates from the Indian regions and has been used there for over 3000 years in the natural medicine of Ayurveda. In the old Indian scriptures Ashwagandha is even called a miracle cure.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is an ancient natural remedy and one of its most important active ingredients is the polysaccharide acemannan – a carbohydrate essential for life. It strengthens the immune system because it activates and stimulates the cells responsible for defence. The leaf marrow of the aloe vera contains almost 200 active ingredients – including numerous vitamins, enzymes, minerals, amino acids and the analgesic salicylic acid.
Clove
Clove not only has a mechanical cleaning effect, but also contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents that ensure radiantly clean and well-groomed teeth and act against periodontosis.
Ginger
The ginger root is a wonder weapon for inflammations. The natural remedy contains healthy essential oils, is rich in vitamin C and has an antibacterial effect. Gingivitis can be treated naturally with ginger thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect. Ginger applications can also have a preventive and soothing effect on many other dental problems.
Fuller’s Earth
Finely ground fuller’s earth of German origin can be used for mild mechanical cleaning. The grain size is below an RDA value of 30 and with a content of less than 3% in the product, the teeth are cleaned particularly gently and carefully – even with free-standing tooth necks.
Guar Gum
Guar Gum is extracted from the seeds of the guar bean. It is used in organic products as a thickening agent and gel former. Guar gum consists of 86% dietary fibre and can therefore have a beneficial effect on digestion.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a naturally occurring polysaccharide and is used in organic products as a thickening and gelling agent. As soon as you put the tooth powder in your mouth, Guar Gum and Xanthan Gum will give you a light gel-like consistency.
