There is no replacement for dental work or proper dental hygiene, however for a lot of reasons you might find yourself in a particular
situation where you can't get into dentist right away. Please do
follow up with your dentist as soon as possible because tooth ache can
be a symtom of other diseases. Herbs for a toothache are best taken in tincture form, because
alcohol content is disinfecting and astringent, which helps with
infection and to reduce inflammation.
My herbs of choice are herbs Goldenseal, garlic, Oregon Grape and echinacea. Alterative, antibacterial, antiviral,
analgesic, digestive, tonic, antiseptic, depurative, febrifuge,
sialagogue, diaphoretic. Echinacea stimulates body's immune system against all infectious
and inflammatory conditions, counteracts pus, and stimulates digestion.
It specifically strengthens immune system against pathogenic
infection by stimulating phagocytosis, T-cell formation, and by
inhibiting hyalurinadase enzyme secreted by bacteria to effect
breakdown of cell walls and formation of pus. It is one of most
powerful and effective remedies against all kinds of bacterial and
viral infections. It should be taken frequently, every hour or two
during acute stages of inflammation, tapering off as symptoms improve. A garlic swallow- counters most bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Golden Seal was highly prized by Native Americans as a general