Love Your Gums Neem Toothpaste

Recently I shared my DIY Chocolate Lover’s Probiotic Toothpaste. Here’s a variation of that recipe that includes powdered neem leaf for those of you interested in healing gum disease using a food as medicine approach.

Short-term use is great!

Good for candida and fungal infections! If you’re on antibiotics for a few weeks.

Love Your Gums Neem Toothpaste
    ServingsMakes about 1/2 cup
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time5 minutes
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    1. In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil over low heat until melted, about 1 – 2 minutes.
    2. Add bentonite clay, baking soda, xylitol, FOS, probiotic, neem, cacao, ginger and cinnamon to a food processor or high speed blender and blend for 10-15 seconds until all powders are evenly combined. Tap sides and top of blender so powder will fall to the bottom. Wait a couple of minutes before opening to allow powders to settle.
    3. Pour 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into the blender. Blend for 10-15 seconds, mixture will be crumbly. Allow a minute for powders to settle. Take the small end of a wooden spoon (a chopstick or small spatula will also work) and run it along the inside edge of the blender, making sure to combine all the powder with the oil.
    4. Add the remaining coconut oil and vitamin E, and blend another 10 – 15 seconds. Mixture will be runny. Again run the wooden spoon end along the edge of the blender to make sure all the powder is incorporated. Blend again if necessary, texture will be smooth and creamy.
    5. With the blender running, slowly add 3 tablespoons of the water and blend for at least 30 seconds, or until it is thoroughly mixed.
    6. Transfer to a glass container with a plastic lid or a nontoxic refillable squeeze tube. If necessary, add the remaining tablespoon of water in order to achieve the appropriate texture for the squeeze tube. We like this 100% BPA, PC and phthalate free refillable squeeze tube. Mix with a fork to blend any powder that didn’t get incorporated into the toothpaste.
    Recipe Notes

    Note: Only use stainless steel utensils with bentonite clay, when it comes in contact with water, it’s highly negative charge attracts metals.

    How to use your Love Your Gums Neem Toothpaste

    Dip a clean spoon into the toothpaste and apply to your toothbrush. Store half at room temperature and use toothpaste within 7-10 days. Store the rest in the refrigerator for later use.  Alternatively, fill a refillable squeeze tube with your Love Your Gums Neem Toothpaste and squeeze about a quarter teaspoon onto your toothbrush twice daily for best oral hygiene. Store in your refrigerator for extended freshness.

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