Sarakan Herbal Toothpaste is additive free and has recently been given accreditation from the British Dental Health Foundation. In addition, Sarakan does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate or any artificial preservatives.

Its origins are from a 'chewing stick' used in the Middle East to clean and massage teeth and gums.

The small portions of twig come from a specific shrub, salvadora persica (the toothbrush tree). Prior to use, the end of the twig is chewed or beaten with a stone to form a fibrous brush-like mass and the stick is then used to clean teeth and gently massage the gums, without any additional substance.

Sarakan contains the valuable extract of salvadora from 'the toothbrush tree' and is gently flavoured with the natural oil of peppermint, clove and geranium. Importantly it contains no alcohol or sugars, artificial colours or fluoride and is suitable for adults, children, vegetarians and vegans.

It is widely available from health food stores and selected pharmacies. In addition Sarakan Mouthrinse, also containing extract of salvadora, is an aid to a fresh and clean tasting mouth

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