ORAL HYGIENE RINSE is a therapeutic blend of natural ingredients formulated to eliminate plaque-causing bacteria, lighten tooth enamel, heal/soothe/strengthen gum tissue and dispel offending breath odor. A bouquet of deliciously potent essential oils are not only wonderfully refreshing, but also shown to stimulate healing and regeneration of gum tissue as well as effectively eliminate bacteria responsible for such maladies as plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. Hydrogen peroxide is also antiseptic with the added benefit of being a natural oxidizing and bleaching agent for lightening stains of the tooth enamel. Aloe is an anti-inflammatory that not only soothes gum tissue and heals lesions, but has also been shown to eliminate harmful bacteria and other unsavory microorganisms. Vegetable glycerin helps to treat dry mouth and provides a naturally pleasant sweetness to the formula. Iodine is an essential nutrient for proper bodily function and used as a disinfectant in dentistry. to use: between meals, after brushing and flossing, to disinfect oral environment and dispel bacteria; shake well, swish appx. 1 tsp. in mouth a minute or more; spit. **contains iodine, do not use if you are allergic to shellfish** ingredients: hydrogen peroxide (3% dilution), Aloe barbadensis (aloe) juice, distilled water, vegetable glycerin, natural grain alcohol, menthol, iodine, Stevia rebaudiana (stevia) extract, essential oils of Mentha peperita (peppermint), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon), Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree), Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen), Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), Syzygium aromaticum (clove) & Thymus vulgaris (thyme)