Comfrey roots
The active ingredient allantoin contained in the comfrey roots promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration. As described above, the small cracks in the vessel and gums heal faster. Other ingredients of pharmaceutical importance are choline, essential oils and tanning agents.
The tanning agents have protein-binding properties and form a protective layer on the mucous membrane so that they stop bleeding. Actually, comfrey in the form of pastes and tinctures should only be used externally and should not come into contact with mucous membranes. This is mainly because each plant contains a different amount of toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
A safe way to use the active ingredients of comfrey is to take it in the form of tea. Otherwise, a tincture may only be taken diluted with plenty of water as a mouthwash. However, it should not be swallowed.
Tea tree oil
The important substances in tea tree oil are terpinene and cineol. Although they are bactericidal, terpines can cause allergies. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should also be avoided.
In strong dilution it can be used as a mouthwash and for gargling. To do this, put 5 drops of tea tree oil in a glass and dilute it with water. If you have a mouthwash, you can also fill the oil into the mouthwash and spray it directly on the sensitive areas.
While brushing your teeth, you can also put a drop on the toothpaste and clean your teeth and gums. A steam bath is also suitable for calming the gums. Here it is important to inhale the hot steam through the mouth so that the ingredients reach the gums.
Silverweed
Silverweed is an astringent, which means that it has an astringent effect. When vessels are contracted, the small cracks through which it supplies blood close. Goose cinquefoil is therefore indirectly hemostatic.
Astringents are also antibacterial and thus anti-inflammatory. On the gum surface, tannins from the herb have a healing effect by compressing the surface through a thin slimy film.
