Here are three underrated herbs for oral health, and I think at least one of them is going to surprise you.

First up is plantain. This is a classic vulnerable herb, which means an herb that supports tissue healing.

And while it is famous for being used on bee stings, the mouth is also the perfect place to use it.

You can use it as a mouthwash, either as a tea or a

diluted tincture, but plantain is genuinely well researched for oral tissues. For example,

a randomized controlled trial found that patients using Plantago major, plantain, syrup during

radiation therapy had significantly lower oral mucocytis severity and significantly less

pain compared to those in the placebo group. So basically that means that people dealing with

painful mouth sores from cancer treatments got significant relief from this humble little weed.

That's pretty awesome. And why plantain is one of my favorite herbs for oral health.

All right, herb number two is marshmallow root. So marshmallow root can be prepared into this

thick, slimy potion that's deeply moistening and soothing, which of course makes it a beautiful

herb for oral tissues. As a mouthwash, it coats and calms, irritated tissues

in a way that almost nothing else does. Clinically, a marshmallow root mouthwash has been

rated as highly effective for oral mucocytis and, not surprisingly, has been specifically

noted for its benefits in dry mouth as well. So if you've ever had inflammation or irritation in your mouth, and nothing seems to help,

marshmallow root is worth getting to know.

It's one of those herbs that feels like a deep exhale for your tissues.

It's so calming, so soothing.

All right, last but not least, echinacea.

So I know that we think of echinacea as a cold

and flu herb, and it does have some great applications there, especially for the lymph,

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