18-Ingredient Siddha Formula · 100% Herbal · 100g / 250g / 450g · No Chemicals or Artificial Colours
18 Herbs, Zero Chemicals — The Tooth Powder Your Great-Grandmother Used Before Toothpaste Existed
Before Colgate arrived in India, there was tooth powder. Before tooth powder brands existed, there were Siddha formulations — specific combinations of herbs, minerals, and bark ground together for oral hygiene. This is one of those formulations. Eighteen ingredients, each selected for a specific role in the mouth: clove for pain and bacteria, babool bark to tighten gums, rock salt to scrub and mineralise, haritaki to prevent decay, camphor and menthol for freshness, alum to firm soft tissue, oak gall to control bleeding. Dip a wet toothbrush into the powder, brush as normal, gargle with warm water. Twice a day — morning and night. No fluoride, no sodium lauryl sulfate, no triclosan, no artificial sweeteners, no synthetic colours. Just herbs, bark, minerals, and centuries of Siddha dental knowledge in a tin.
18 Active Ingredients
100% Herbal · No Chemicals
Traditional Siddha Formula
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Formulated for Six Oral Conditions
Tooth Sensitivity
Clove, camphor, and menthol calm exposed nerves
Gingivitis / Bleeding Gums
Babool bark, alum, and oak gall tighten and firm gum tissue
Dental Caries / Cavities
Antibacterial herbs reduce cavity-causing bacteria
Halitosis / Bad Breath
Menthol, thymol, camphor, and clove eliminate odour at source
Tartar Build-Up
Rock salt and mineral abrasives gently remove plaque
Weak Teeth / Low Calcium
Mineral-rich formula supports dental remineralisation
What’s Inside — and What Each One Does
The Antibacterials — Killing What Causes Decay
Clove (Eugenia aromatica): Contains eugenol — the same compound dentists use in clinical preparations. Numbs pain, kills oral bacteria, reduces inflammation. The single most proven dental herb in existence. Thymol: A phenol compound with broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal action against Streptococcus mutans (the primary cavity-causing bacterium) and Candida species. Used in commercial mouthwashes like Listerine. Piper cubeba (Cubeb pepper): Antimicrobial and analgesic — traditional Siddha ingredient for oral infections. Phyllanthus amarus (Keezhanelli): Antibacterial and hepatoprotective — reduces bacterial load in the oral cavity.
The Astringents — Tightening Gums and Stopping Bleeding
Babool bark (Acacia arabica): One of the oldest dental herbs in India — the babool twig was the original “toothbrush” used across the subcontinent for millennia. The bark is powerfully astringent, tightening soft, spongy gum tissue and reducing bleeding. Alum (Alumen): A natural mineral astringent that firms gum tissue, reduces mouth ulcers, and has mild antiseptic properties. Oak gall (Quercus infectoria / Masikkai): Extremely high in tannins — used in Siddha and Unani medicine specifically for bleeding gums, loose teeth, and oral mucosal inflammation. Sal resin (Shorea robusta): Astringent and antimicrobial resin traditionally used for gum strength.
The Fresheners — Breath, Sensation, Cooling
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora): Cooling, mildly anaesthetic, antibacterial — provides the clean, fresh sensation after brushing and calms inflamed oral tissue. Menthol: Derived from mint — provides the cooling bite and fresh-breath effect. Also mildly analgesic (pain-numbing) on sensitive areas. Together, camphor and menthol replace the synthetic “freshness” chemicals in commercial toothpaste with their natural equivalents.
The Minerals and Cleansers — Scrubbing, Whitening, Strengthening
Rock salt: Gentle abrasive that physically scrubs plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces. Also antibacterial and mineral-rich — helps remineralise enamel. Red ochre: A natural mineral pigment (iron oxide) traditionally used in Siddha tooth powders for its mild abrasive and astringent properties. Sunnambu powder (slaked lime): Calcium-rich — contributes to the remineralisation of tooth enamel and provides alkalinity that neutralises the acid environment bacteria thrive in.
The Healers — Strengthening Teeth from Within
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula): One of the three fruits in Triphala — used in Ayurveda and Siddha for centuries as a complete oral health herb. Anti-cariogenic (prevents cavities), anti-inflammatory, and promotes healing of oral ulcers and wounds. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Anti-inflammatory and circulation-promoting — improves blood flow to the gums, supporting tissue repair. Long pepper (Piper longum): Enhances bioavailability of other herbs and has its own antibacterial action. Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari): Anti-inflammatory and analgesic — used in Siddha for throat and mouth conditions. Katha (Acacia catechu / Kassikatti): Powerfully astringent — used in paan across India for gum health, contains catechins with antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Twice a Day, Morning and Night
Wet Your Toothbrush
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Wet the bristles with water — this helps the powder adhere and creates a paste-like consistency when you start brushing.
Dip into the Powder
Dip the wet brush into the tooth powder — a thin layer on the bristles is enough. You don’t need a large amount. The powder is concentrated and the active ingredients work in small quantities. For hygiene, avoid double-dipping — tap a small amount onto the brush or use a small spoon to portion it out.
Brush Normally for 2 Minutes
Brush exactly as you would with toothpaste — circular motions on all tooth surfaces, gentle pressure along the gumline, and attention to the back molars and tongue. The powder will mix with saliva and form a gritty paste. The mild abrasive action from rock salt and mineral components physically removes plaque and surface stains. The herbal compounds work on contact — eugenol numbing sensitive areas, astringents tightening gums, antibacterials killing bacteria in crevices.
Gargle with Warm Water
After brushing, gargle thoroughly with warm water (not cold). Warm water serves two purposes: it dissolves and distributes the herbal compounds across the entire oral cavity (including areas the brush didn’t reach), and the heat itself improves blood circulation to the gums, enhancing the absorption of the astringent and healing ingredients. Swish vigorously for 30 seconds, spit, and rinse. The camphor and menthol leave a clean, cool sensation that lasts.
What You’re Getting
100g / 250g / 450g
Three pack sizes
18 Ingredients
Traditional Siddha formulation
India
Origin
No Fluoride
No SLS, triclosan, or synthetics
No Artificial Colour
Natural colour from herbs and minerals
Twice Daily
Morning and night with warm water gargle
6 Conditions
Sensitivity, gingivitis, caries, halitosis, tartar, calcium
Category
Health Care
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Common Questions
Many people in India use herbal tooth powder as their only dental hygiene product — and have for generations. The 18 ingredients in this formula cover the same functions that commercial toothpaste does: antibacterial action (clove, thymol), plaque removal (rock salt abrasives), gum health (babool, alum, oak gall), fresh breath (menthol, camphor), and enamel support (calcium from sunnambu). What this powder does not contain is fluoride — which is the main active ingredient in most commercial toothpastes for cavity prevention. If you’re at high risk for cavities, discuss the fluoride question with your dentist. For people with healthy teeth looking for a chemical-free alternative, or those dealing with gum problems that commercial toothpaste isn’t solving, this formula provides a broader spectrum of active herbal compounds than any single toothpaste can.
The powder contains mild natural abrasives (rock salt, mineral components) that physically scrub plaque and surface stains — this is how tooth powders work and how dental cleaning has worked for thousands of years before paste was invented. The abrasion level is gentle enough for daily use with a soft-bristled brush and normal pressure. Hard brushing with any product — paste or powder — can damage enamel over time. Use a soft brush. Don’t press hard. Let the ingredients do the work. If you have significantly thinned enamel or erosive dental conditions, consult your dentist before switching to any abrasive dental product.
This is a traditional Siddha formulation — fluoride is a modern pharmaceutical addition that didn’t exist in traditional dental practice. The cavity-prevention approach in this formula relies on antibacterial action (killing the bacteria that produce acid and cause decay) and alkalisation (sunnambu powder creates an alkaline environment in the mouth that bacteria can’t thrive in), rather than fluoride’s mechanism of strengthening enamel against acid attack. Both approaches reduce cavities through different pathways. People who want the added protection of fluoride can use this tooth powder for one brushing and a fluoride toothpaste for the other — morning and night split between the two — getting the herbal benefits alongside fluoride protection.
Not like commercial toothpaste. The dominant flavours are camphor and menthol (clean, sharp, cooling), followed by a mild saltiness (rock salt), a slight warmth (ginger, long pepper), and an herbal bitterness in the background (haritaki, bark extracts). It’s not sweet — there’s no sugar, saccharin, or artificial sweetener. The overall sensation is medicinal and clean rather than candy-like. Most people adjust to the taste within 3–5 days of use. The warm water gargle at the end washes away the herbal flavour and leaves the camphor-menthol freshness as the lasting note.
For children over 6 who can brush independently and spit reliably (not swallow), this tooth powder is usable. Use a smaller amount — a thin dusting on the brush rather than a full dip. The camphor and menthol may be intense for young palates, so introduce gradually. For children under 6, the risk of swallowing is the concern — the formula contains ingredients (camphor, alum) that are not intended for ingestion in significant quantities. Stick to age-appropriate children’s dental products for under-6s. If your child is older and has specific dental issues (bleeding gums, sensitivity) that you’re considering herbal approaches for, discuss with your paediatric dentist first.
You use very little per brushing — a thin layer on the bristles, roughly ¼ to ½ teaspoon per session. At two brushings per day (the recommended dosage), 100g lasts approximately 2–3 months for a single user. This makes it significantly more economical per brushing than most commercial toothpastes, which contain 75–80% water and filler. Tooth powder is concentrated — no water, no paste, no filler. The 250g and 450g packs offer even better value for families or long-term use.
*This is a traditional Siddha herbal tooth powder for oral hygiene. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any dental disease. The oral conditions listed (sensitivity, gingivitis, dental caries, halitosis) are traditional indications based on Siddha medicine — this product is not a substitute for professional dental care. See your dentist for persistent dental problems, bleeding gums, severe sensitivity, or cavities. This product does not contain fluoride. Not recommended for children under 6 due to swallowing risk. Contains camphor — do not swallow. If you have allergies to any of the listed botanical ingredients, do not use. Individual results vary.



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