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Kaleva

(36,299 posts)
8. An eggshell toothpaste recipe
Mon Oct 28, 2013, 11:15 AM
Oct 2013

"Homemade Eggshell Toothpaste

¼ c. Egg Shells or Calcium Magnesium Tablets (Ground up)
1-3 Tbs Coconut Oil
1 Tbs. or less Baking Soda
½ -1tsp. Castile Soap (Optional but I find that it adds some smoothness. I use Dr Bronners Castile Soap. See note above.)
10 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil (please see above note on essential oils.)

1. If using egg shells, give them a quick rinse and bake in the oven at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.
2. Grind up the shells or tablets until powdery fine. I use my coffee grinder for the shells and my food processor for the tablets.
3. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl, adding coconut oil until it is the smooth consistency that you like. * I find that it takes more with the calcium magnesium pills than the eggshells.
4. Store in a small jar and use a small spoon to scoop it on your tooth brush.
5. You can add different essential oils that are said to promote tooth health such as fennel, clove, rosemary, oregano, (to name a few)."

http://becomingkindred.com/blog/2012/11/8/homemade-toothpaste-using-eggshells-or-calcium

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