How to Treat Gingivitis With Marshmallow Root

Dried marshmallow root is available for purchase in most health food stores, or you can make your own.

Gingivitis is a severe inflammation of the gums generally caused by lax oral hygiene or poor oral behaviors such as smoking or chewing tobacco. Left untreated, gingivitis can cause you to lose teeth, have horrible breath and even require extensive surgery. Fortunately, in addition to improving your oral hygiene habits, there are natural remedies that can help heal inflamed gums and assist you in recovering from gingivitis. In this article, we will discuss how to treat gingivitis with marshmallow root.

Things You'll Need

• Glass measuring cup
• 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root
• Strainer
• Plastic bottle

Instructions

How to Treat Gingivitis With Marshmallow Root

1. Boil a cup of water in the measuring cup. The fastest way to do this is to microwave the water on high for two minutes. If it reaches a rolling boil before time is up, remove the water and move on.

2. Steep the marshmallow root for 10 minutes. This will create an infusion that will soothe your gums.

3. Strain out the marshmallow root. You can catch the "tea" in the plastic bottle.

4. Cool the infusion, You can place it in the refrigerator or allow it to reach room temperature naturally.

5. 

   Rinse your mouth with the marshmallow root infusion. You should do this at least three times a day or as often as your gums become sore and need relief.