Quite often I read in homoeopathic books or in homoeopath’s hand outs that peppermint in toothpaste can affect the work of a remedy. But how many practioners actually suggest from the outset of treatment that the patient should switch from their normal toothpaste to one without this ingredient? Is it more common if the patient is perceived to be of a “sensitive” disposition then this may be suggested?

Thankyou Richard



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As long as the remedy is taken away from tooth brushing then I think it's OK.

Hi!

There are currently a number of homeopathic toothpastes available on the market--that is, here in North America. They are usually flavoured with anise, or cinnamon, or something other than mint.

Personally, I've never found mint to antidote any remedy. Fact is, the remedy works at the moment it enters the body--at that point, it stimulates the vital force on the dynamic level--kind of like getting an electric "shock". Then, the remedy's "work" is done--the newly stimulated vital force takes over from there and the body does its own thing to move towards healing.

If mint has had an effect on the body's vital force before the remedy was ever taken, then, yes, I think it might have an effect on its processes in general...but if not, it just doesn't make any scientific sense that the vital force would be susceptible to mint only after a homeopathic remedy has had a chance to exert its effect on the body.

Divina

As a patient who is considered sensitive, but ignored the warnings, I did change my toothpaste.

Mint (of any kind) does particularly affect me, but both my old homoeopath and my current homoeopath warned me. And its one of the first things I mention.

In the UK, toothpaste with flavourings other than mint are readily available in regular supermarkets. Toms of Maine is one and there are others. I hate aniseed, so I use a citrus flavoured one which is specifically designed for homoeopathic use.

Simone, please give me a clue as to which stockist you get your Toms of Maine from. The strawberry version disappeared over a year ago and we only seem to be able to get aniseed (yuk). Also, please give details of the citrus toothpaste. I have resorted to 'grown up' toothpaste for my children to cut out all the rubbish. Many thanks.

I get my strawbery flavour toothpaste for children from Toms of Maine at Neals Yard

In the UK the vast majority of toothpaste, as well as a lot of tap water supplies are heavily dosed with fluoride. I have never heard of this antidoting a remedy but I guess there must be a lot of people proving it. I wonder is this subtle and indiscriminate medication/poisoning prevalent in the States and elsewhere? or is it just our dental association? (we are one of the last countries in Europe still to put mercury into the mouths of kids.)
We can get mint and fluoride free toothpaste but only with some effort.


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Boiron makes a citrus flavored toothpaste named "Homeodent" or similar. Then there is Toms of Maine Orange flavored toothpase. Weleda makes mint-free toothpaste and also Elmex distributes a toothpaste to be used when on a homeopathic remedy with a very subtle fruit flavor. There are a few Ayurvedic toothpastes which feature no mint and also the toothpowders are available without mint.
Claudia

Oh yes Claudia, that reminds me Galen do a 'rose' toothpowder, which is rather lovely!
Like something my Granny used to use. Only trouble is kids hate it!!

I do not use toothpaste as I do not want the fine icing suger it contains next to my teeth and gums. Yes I have seen them make it with icing sugar! Even health food store brands. With good health one has fresh clean breath. I use a soft tooth brush and water to brush my teeth.

I wonder if dolomite with flavour would be an alternative. Any thoughts on that?