Powder to Whiten the Teeth

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Pumice stone	Pumex
Cuttlefish bone	Os Sepia
Red Brick
Egg Shell	Ovum testa
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
White Coral	Corallum album	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Pellitory	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Burnt Alum	Alumen usta	2 1⁄2 drams ea.
Orris	Iris germanica	2 drams
Sandarac	Cypress spp. gum	3 drams
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder very finely and mix well

Function:

Cleanses and brightens Teeth

Use:

Used to cleanse and strengthen the Teeth, and whiten them

Dose:

Use as a tooth powder to brush the teeth, adding a little water or Rose water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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