Synopsis of Gums
The gums are the soft tissues that surround and support the teeth, forming a protective barrier over the jawbone and roots. Healthy gums are firm, pink, and do not bleed during brushing or flossing. They play a vital role in oral health, anchoring teeth in place and shielding deeper tissues from bacteria, mechanical damage, and infection.
The gums are highly vascularized and susceptible to inflammation and infection. Poor oral hygiene, plaque buildup, smoking, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, and systemic diseases like diabetes can compromise gum integrity. Common gum-related issues include gingivitis (early-stage inflammation), periodontitis (advanced gum and bone infection), receding gums, and bleeding or tender gums. These conditions, if left untreated, may lead to tooth loss and have been linked to cardiovascular and systemic inflammation.
Gum health reflects not only dental care but also nutritional and immune status. A healthy oral microbiome and strong immune response are essential for maintaining the integrity of gingival tissues.
Natural remedies to support Gums
Regular brushing and flossing: Removes plaque that can cause gum disease.
Salt water rinses: Reduce inflammation and bacterial load in the mouth.
Antimicrobial herbal rinses: Herbs like myrrh, sage, or clove can soothe gums and fight pathogens.
Vitamin C and coenzyme Q10: Support collagen production and tissue repair.
Oil pulling (e.g., with coconut oil): Traditional Ayurvedic practice that may reduce bacterial biofilm and improve gum condition.
Hydration: Keeps mouth moist and supports saliva production, which protects oral tissues.
Avoid smoking: Tobacco use severely impairs gum healing and increases risk of periodontitis.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Gums.
cutch
allspice
aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
ascorbyl palmitate
bamboo
bayberry
beeswax
myrobalan
betel
bilberry
bisabolol
blackberry
Indian frankincense
bovine collagen
bovine gelatin
cabbage leaf
camu camu
catechins
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
echinacea
echinacea purpurea
flavonols
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gelatin
glucosamine
goldenseal
goldenseal
gooseberry
gum ghatti
hesperidin
horsetail
hyaluronic acid
l-proline
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoperoxidase
lemon
licorice root
mango
marshmallow
mastic gum
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC)
mixed carotenoids
spruce
okra
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
orange
oregon grape
phenolic acids
pine bark
plantain
pomelo
psyllium
raspberry
rose hips
rutin
sage
serratiopeptidase
silicon
slippery elm bark
strawberry
triphala
vitamin C
vitamin K
white willow
xanthan gum
xylitol
zinc
yellow root
tangerine
cardamom
capsicum
neem tree
pterocarpus marsupium
commiphora
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
zanthoxylum
polyphenols
wintergreen
menthol oil
shepherd's purse
white oak
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
cayenne pepper
rock rose
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
Avens
Achyranthes bidentata
Amber
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Acetic acid
Animal Tissue
Aloe Polysaccharide
Asiaticoside
acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Arnica (unspecified)
Alchemilla
Aucubin
Aloe vera
Acacia fiber
Amber resin
Algas calcareas
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allium (unspecified)
Allantoin
Acerola
Areca
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Aloe
Apple
Acetylsalicylic acid
Apple
Aspen
anthocyanosides
Alum
Alkanna
Black Raspberry
Bee Propolis
Barberry
Betony
Belleric myrobalan
Bovine Collagen
Beeswax
Bai Ji
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Boswellia serrata
Balsam
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
Bistort
Bayberry
Betel
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Billygoat plum
Blueberry (unspecified)
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolol
Bovine Protein
Beet Molasses
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Buckhorn Plantain
berry
Boswellia
Blueberry fiber
Balsam (unspecified)
Bletilla
Boswellia
Blackberry
Blueberry
Bioflavonoids
Benzoin siam
Bee products
Bacteria (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Bethyl nut
Butter oil
bilberry
Bovine (not specified)
Beeswax
Cubebs
cucumber
Comfrey
Coral
Calendula
Copaiba balsam
Coral
California Redbud
Carotenoid
Catechins (unspecified)
Cissus quadrangularis
Citrus sinensis
Carvacrol
Calcium Ascorbate
Citrus (unspecified)
Cayenne Pepper
Common Plantain
Cinquefoil
Cattail
Cyanidin
Cocoa Butter
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Capsicum
Commiphora gileadensis
Cajuput
Camphor
Canaigre
Commiphora (unspecified)
Carvone
Catechins
carotenoids
Chicken collagen
Catechu
cloves
Catechin
Coca
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Collagen (unspecified)
Chard
Camu Camu Extract
Carrot
Citrus junos
Collagen Peptides
Cayenne
Cinnamomum burmanii
Cistus
Curcuma
carotenoids
Catechin (unspecified)
Coenzyme Q10
Cupric ascorbate
cypress
Cherokee Rosehip
Clove
Calcium Fructoborate
Curcumin
Camphor
Cranesbill
Collagen (mixed)
Chinese Blackberry
Citrus (mixed)
Cyanthillium cinereum
Candelilla
Canaigre tanates
Castile Soap
Cane Molasses
Camu Camu
collagen (unknown source)
Citrus Unspecified
Citrus oil
Collinsonia
Collagen
Cinnamonum burmannii
Clementine
citrus spp.
Casearia sylvestris
Citrus maxima
Calycophyllum
Calcium Carbonate
Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
Diosmin
DIVI-DIVI
Delphinidin
Dogwood (not specifed)
Drynaria
Dragon's Blood
Diosmin
Dwarf Bilberry
Damask rose
Eggshell
Echinacea (unspecified)
Ester gum
Echinacea (various)
English Oak
Echinacea
Emblicanin
Erythorbic acid
Echinacea angustifolia
Eyebright
Emu Oil
Eastern hemlock
Eucalyptus
Echinacea purpurea
English Plantain
Essential oil (unspecified)
European-Five Finger Grass
Escin
European Hornbeam
Eugenol
Eugenol
Fiber Blend
Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Fruit (unspecified)
Flavanol (mixture)
food additive (unspecified)
Fiber
Flavonoid
Flouride
Flavonoids
Fluoride
Frankinsense
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavonoid glycosides
Fructoborate
Flavonoid (unspecified)
Flavanones
Fluorine
Fagopyrum (unspecified)
Fruit (unspecified)
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavanones (various)
Flavonols
Fleabane (unspecified)
French rose
Flavans
Flourine
Frankincense
Flavonones
flavanols (various)
Flavanoid (mixture)
Flavonones (unspecified)
Goldthread
Geraniol
Gelatin
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Grape
Guava
Gambir
Goldthread (unspecified)
gum (unspecified)
Garlic
Gum (unspecified)
Gum Arabic
Grapeseed Oil
Glechoma hederacea
Gluconic acid
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Goldenseal
Gum karaya
Glycosaminoglycans
Great Plantain
Green onion
Gluconate
Glucosamine Sulfate
Heliopsis
hydroxyproline
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Honey
Heal-All
Hemlock spruce
Honey
Horsetail
Henna
Hesperidin methyl chalcone
Hyaluronic acid
Hydrolyzed beef collagen
Hyaluronic Acid
Hesperidin
Isoascorbate
Indian Gooseberry
Indian Frankincense
Indian Redwood
Indian Kinotree
Jaboticaba
Jojoba Oil
Judastree
jojoba
Jabuticaba
Japanese persimmon
Japanese Pine
Kigelia africana
Karaya Gum
Kumquat
Lady's Mantle
Lime
Lithothamnion
Lemon Fiber
Lactoperoxidase
Lodhtree
Lanolin
Lemon
Lysozyme
Lingonberry
Lanolin
Leptospermum scoparium
Loblolly pine
Leucoanthocyanidins
Lactoperoxidase
Lactobacillus salivarius
Leucoanthocyanins
Leucodelphinidin
Massularia acuminata
Mouse Ear
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral ascorbate (unspecified)
mineral (unspecified)
mango
Massularia auminata
Mallow
Magnesium ascorbate
Mucilage
Magnesium ascorbate
maritime Pine
Marshmallow
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Marshmallow
Myrrh
Maratime Pine
Mahonia (unspecified)
Mastic
mandarin orange
Marigold (unspecified)
Marking Nut Tree
Manganese Ascorbate
Manzanita
Northern Prickly Ash
New Jersey Tea
Neem
Neoeriocitrin
Nasturtium
Nimbidin
Omega-7
Oak
Orange (unspecified)
onion
Oleuropein
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Orris
organic acid (unspecified)
Oregon Grape
Oak Bark
Origanum (unspecified)
Pomegranate
Propolis
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Plantain (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Proline
Pagoda Tree
Plantago
Polyphenols
Procyanidol
Procyanidin (unspecified)
Pterospermum
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Phenolics (unspecified)
Phosphate ascorbate
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidin
Pellitory
Polyphenols (unspecified)
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Persimmon
Punicalagins
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Panax Notoginseng
polyphenols (various)
Potassium ascorbate
Pacific Madrone
Pedra hume
plant (unspecified)
Plantain
Plantain (unspecifed)
Punicalagin
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pycnogenol
Pungent compounds (unspecified)
Plantago (unspecified)
Prickly Ash Bark
Plantain (common or English)
Potentilla (unspecified)
phenolics (various)
Polyphenols (mixed)
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Rubus (unspecified)
Raspberry (various)
Rubus ursinus
Rugose Rose
Rutin
Red Alage
Rutin
Red Sandalwood
Rock Rose
Rosmarinic Acid
Resin (unspecified)
Rhus coraria
Rice Bran
Red Raspberry
Rose Hip
Rhus coriaria
Rutosides
Rosa californica
Rhus glabra
Rose water
Spotted Geranium
Sanicle
Southern Prickly Ash
Spilanthes
Stevioside (unspecified)
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Silver nitrate
Spanish Needle
Sugar cane
Streptococcus oralis
Silverweed
Silicon
Serralysin
Self-Heal
Serrapeptase
Sangre de Grado
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Satsuma mandarin
Streptococcus salivarius
Sicilian Sumac
Slippery Elm
Sesame Oil
Sweet Violet
Sea Buckthorn
Spanish Moss
Sodium Ascorbate
Strawberry
Sapindus mukorossi
Skin
Serratiopeptidase
Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
Sesame Oil
Silver
Silicon
silica
Sugar Alcohol
Sesbania grandiflora
Styrax balsam
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Shellfish Exoskeleton
Smoketree
Stannous Chloride
Terminalia
Thyme
Tannin (unspecified)
Terminalia ferdinandiana
Tissue (unspecified)
Tannins (mixed)
Tridax
Thymol Iodide
Thaumatin
Tea (not specified)
Toothache Plant
Thymol
Tannin
Tea Tree
Tea Tree Oil
Tamarind
Tangelo
Ulmus (unspecified)
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vestitol
Vitamin K (menaquinone)
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)
Vitamin K mixed)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin K
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vitamin C (unspecified)
Vitamin C (mixed)
Vinegar
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
Vitamin K (Mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin K (unspecified)
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin C
Vitamin (unspecified)
Water
White Tea
Witch Hazel
White Oak
White Pine
White-leaf Manzanita
Water Pepper
Willow
White Nettle
Willow Bark
xantham gum
Xylitol
Yerba Mansa
Yerba Santa
Zinc L-Carnosine
Zinc Ascorbate
Zinc-l-Carnosine
Zinc carnosine
