Oral Health Benefits of Wintergreen
Our original Peppermint and Wintergreen has been a firm favourite since Truthpaste was just beginning in 2015. For those that want serious freshness, then the dynamic combination of Peppermint and Wintergreen is just the thing for that ultimate clean feeling. With such lovely feedback as “The cleansing ability of this toothpaste as close to perfect as it can be” and “Love the taste and my mouth and teeth feels fresh and clean.”, we thought it was time to have a more in-depth look at nature's aspirin. Wintergreen for the win!
Nature’s Aspirin
The mint-like flavour of wintergreen that you can taste is from a compound called methyl salicylate. Its chemical make-up is remarkably similar to aspirin and this is possibly why it’s been used for centuries to cure multiple ailments.
What is Wintergreen?
Wintergreen has a very distinctive minty flavour that you will recognise from many oral care products. It’s sometimes used to flavour sweets and cakes. Although often mistaken for mint, it’s actually not part of the mint family. Rather it’s a small creeping shrub that produces small red berries.
Where does Wintergreen come from?
Like our other ingredients, we try to find the most responsibly and sustainably farmed product. The Wintergreen in your Truthpaste comes from Nepal and is certified organic by the soil association. Wintergreen is also native to North America where it grows wild.
What are the health benefits of Wintergreen?
They are many and varied! It was used by Native Americans to treat minor ailments like sore throat, arthritic pain and menstrual cramps. Today studies have shown that, used topically it can help alleviate pain such as back pain and muscle strain.
Wintergreen benefits in oral health
As an ingredient for Truthpaste, it helps soothe gums and fight bacteria that cause plaque. Like many botanical ingredients, the research to back up the claims is, relatively speaking, still in its infancy. Wintergreen, however, is making some promising progress with many studies backing up its benefits, especially in oral health care.
The active chemical in Wintergreen is called methyl salicylate. A subcommittee in 2013 agreed that methyl salicylate was demonstrably beneficial in reducing both plaque and gingivitis. It should be noted that there are ‘safe’ levels of wintergreen oil that need to be carefully observed. It’s fair to say that this is true of most essential oils, particularly if being taken orally or in oral care products.
Wintergreen for Toothache
If you are familiar with our story, you will know that Truthpaste was initially formulated to relieve toothache. We can’t stress the importance of checking any issues with your dental practitioner if you are experiencing tooth pain in the first instance. However, it’s good to know that nature’s aspirin in Truthpaste is ready and waiting to soothe that pain!
What products is it in?
Wintergreen is only found in our Original Peppermint & Wintergreen
RESOURCES
Hebert PR, et al. (2014).Treatment of Low Back Pain: The Potential Clinical and Public Health Benefits of Topical Herbal Remedies. PMC Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Higashi Y, et al. (2010). Efficacy and safety profile of a topical methyl salicylate and menthol patch in adult patients with mild to moderate muscle strain: A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multicenter study.
Vasudevan, K., Stahl, V. (2020): Cannabinoids infused mouthwash products are as effective as chlorhexidine on inhibition of total-culturable bacterial content in dental plaque samples. J Cannabis Res 2, 20 (2020), retrieved 2021
Tisserand R, et al. (2013). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Church Livingstone Elsevier
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from 727 reviewsGreat to be using natural products & you really feel the difference with this product. A lovely clean fresh feeling
The product works ok but the handle is unnecessary and therefore makes the item expensive as the brush doesn't last long which is the important thing to do the job. Would not purchase again.
I’m so impressed with this mouthwash. My gums feel soothed & less inflamed, hardly any bleeding now. My mouth feels fresh and healthy. Will definitely be sticking to this one & even better that it’s made with natural ingredients.
Love the whole package tastes great and leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh
A bit too early to see any effect on my lower gum but the sensation afforded when using is encouraging.
I was drawn to the lack of fluoride, the beneficial bacteria and the flavours.
Loving both the peppermint and wintergreen paste as well as the fluoride free strong mint probiotic mouthwash. Also love the fact no plastic tubes or containers!
I’ve tried other natural toothpastes but this is the best by far! Will definitely be sticking to this toothpaste. Thank you!
Makes them feel so clean. Tastes good
My friend recommended this toothpaste saying it’s the best she has used so far, she wasn’t wrong. I had a look was happy with the ingredients and went ahead and ordered the whole range .. so pleased I did. The toothpaste the bamboo floss the mouthwash. Really like the packaging. Arrived quickly.
Love ❤️ both items; Truth paste and mouth wash.
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My teeth feel amazing since using truthpaste my teeth are not sensitive at all and feel great
Loved the natural taste of the fennel my teeth used to bleed I haven't had any bleeding not that I have notice as the colour of the toothpaste is grey... I would recommend this brand to everyone I got the orange flavour toothpaste and the mouth wash which I love great tastes it doesn't burn the back of the throat I am glad I found this band will try other flavours.
Love using the truthpaste, mouth feels so clean and fresh, will definitely order again.
I read the reviews saying how impressed people were with the toothpaste so I thought I'd give it a go. Predominantly because I'd had bleeding gums when brushing on and off for a long time. Within days of using this product, no more bleeding; I am impressed! I feel as though the charcoal is whitening my teeth to some extent too. Will continue to use this product for a very long time.
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