10 Home Remedies For Abscess Tooth
Home Remedy #6: Thyme Essential Oil
Thyme is a perennial herb of the mint family with both medicinal and culinary uses. Thyme essential oil contain 20 to 54 percent of thymol, which is an antiseptic that is often found in mouthwashes. Traditionally, thyme essential oil was also used to medicate bandages. Besides fighting bacteria, it also reduces swelling.
Before using it, it has to be diluted in a carrier oil. It can then be applied to the affected area using a cotton swab. It can also be effective if diluted thyme oil is added to water to make a mouthwash.
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