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Plant Based Tooth Powder
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This oral care product features a blend of traditional botanical ingredients and mineral salt. The primary concern is the presence of Pacha Karpooram (Camphor), which is toxic if ingested in significant quantities and requires careful supervision, especially for young children. While many ingredients offer potential benefits, the overall safety is moderated by the ingestion risk of camphor in an oral care product that may be partly swallowed. It is generally suitable for adults who can ensure proper rinsing, but caution is advised for households with young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Long Pepper
- Clove powder
- Manjistha
- Ajwain
- Clove Oil
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Traditional oral care with camphor; requires supervision for young children
This oral care product contains Pacha Karpooram (Camphor), which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity. While the product is intended for oral care and largely spat out, some ingestion is possible, especially with young children. The US FDA limits camphor in consumer products due to this ingestion risk. Other ingredients are generally well-regarded botanicals and mineral salt.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for oral care. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Pacha Karpooram (Camphor) which can be toxic if swallowed. Supervise children closely during use to ensure they do not ingest the product.
Why the score is capped
Contains karpoor in a product that is partly swallowed. Camphor is toxic when ingested, so US FDA limits it in consumer products; a toothpaste is not rinsed off the mouth
Rule PC-CAP-23 · Source: US FDA (21 CFR 310.545 and consumer warnings on camphor ingestion)
What's good
Rich in traditional botanical ingredients with known oral health benefits
Contains natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents
Watch out for
Presence of Pacha Karpooram (Camphor) poses an ingestion risk, especially for children
Essential oils (Clove Oil, Clary Sage Oil) may cause sensitivity in some individuals
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Camphor
Camphor gives a cooling, medicinal sensation and is a traditional ingredient in Ayurvedic oral-care and balm products. Swallowed in quantity it is toxic: a US poison-centre practice guideline refers anyone who has swallowed more than 30 mg of camphor per kg of body weight to an emergency department, because convulsions can follow. That threshold is far above what normal brushing involves, and the label does not show how much camphor a dose of this product carries, so this is a caution about young children who swallow toothpaste, not a finding of harm from ordinary use. In the US, camphorated oil drug products need new-drug approval.
Peer-reviewed research Source: Manoguerra AS et al., Camphor Poisoning: An Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for Out-of-Hospital Management, Clinical Toxicology 44:357–370 (2006), American Association of Poison Control Centers; US FDA 21 CFR 310.502(a)(4)
Camphor: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Pacha Karpooram (Camphor), which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity. Supervise young children during use to minimize ingestion.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim 'Organic' cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone, as it typically requires third-party certification.
The claim 'Ensures healthy gums and teeth' is a health benefit claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone; it would require clinical studies or further substantiation.
The ingredient list includes Clove Powder, Clove oil, Long Pepper, and Rock Salt, confirming the product is enriched with these ingredients.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Long Pepper 2gmsLong Pepper 2gms (Piper Longum)
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Clove Powder 2gmsClove Powder 2gms (Syzygium aromaticum)
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Manjistha 0.5gmsManjistha 0.5gms (Rubia Cordifolia)
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Ajwain 15gmsAjwain 15gms (Trachyspermum ammi)
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Clove oil 0.5gmsClove oil 0.5gms (Syzygium aromaticum)
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Clary Sage oil 0.5gmsClarysage oil 0.5gms (Salvia Sclayea)
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Babool bark powder 1gmsBabool bark powder 1gms (Acacia nilotica)
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Rock Salt 5gmsRock Salt 5gms
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Pacha Karpooram 0.5gmsPacha Karpooram 0.5gms (Cinnamomum camphora)
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Triphala 50gmsTriphala 50gms [Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)]
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Amalaki within TriphalaAmalaki (Emblica officinalis)
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Bibhitaki within TriphalaBibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)
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Haritaki within TriphalaHaritaki (Terminalia chebula)
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Tomar 3gmsTomar 3gms (Zanthoxylum armatum)
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Cinnamon powder 20gmsCinnamon powder 20gms (Cinnamomum Verum)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Plant Based Tooth Powder?
The label of Plant Based Tooth Powder lists 15 ingredients, in label order: Long Pepper, Clove powder, Manjistha, Ajwain, Clove Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Babool bark powder, Rock Salt, Pacha Karpooram, Triphala, Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki, Tomar, cinnamon powder. Flagged by the analysis: Pacha Karpooram.
Is Plant Based Tooth Powder safe to use?
Plant Based Tooth Powder scores 6.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This oral care product contains Pacha Karpooram (Camphor), which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity. While the product is intended for oral care and largely spat out, some ingestion is possible, especially with young children. The US FDA limits camphor in consumer products due to this ingestion risk. Other ingredients are generally well-regarded botanicals and mineral salt.
Why does Plant Based Tooth Powder score 6.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of Pacha Karpooram (Camphor) poses an ingestion risk, especially for children. Also noted: Essential oils (Clove Oil, Clary Sage Oil) may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
Who should avoid Plant Based Tooth Powder?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children who may swallow the product; Individuals sensitive to essential oils.
Is Plant Based Tooth Powder suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Are the claims on the Plant Based Tooth Powder pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Organic Tooth Powder" — can't be verified from the label. "Ensures healthy gums and teeth" — can't be verified from the label.
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