If all those multisyllabic ingredients seem a little off-putting — or even scary — you can make your own 100% natural mouthwash at home.

Recipes abound, but you’ll want to avoid the ones containing alcohol (no matter how attractive they might sound).

Instead, make a simple infusion using one of the well-known antibacterial or antifungal herbs, such as parsley, peppermint, cloves, rosemary or myrrh (for starters). Here’s an easy “recipe” to get you started: