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Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 5.5 ShowHide
Rates 7.8/10 on the rest of its formulation — the cap is a targeted caution, not a problem with the whole product.
Reviewed 11 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This oral care product features a blend of traditional herbal extracts and spices, which may offer some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits. However, the incomplete ingredient list, lacking a disclosed cleansing or carrier base, prevents a full safety assessment. The presence of an undisclosed preservative and excipient also limits transparency. Sodium saccharin is included as a trace sweetener, which is generally safe but may be a concern for young children if swallowed in larger amounts.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Herbal Extract
- Black Pepper
- Long Pepper
- Ginger
- Tomar
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Herbal blend with undisclosed base and preservative; contains artificial sweetener
This oral care product contains a mix of herbal extracts and spices, but its full formulation is not disclosed, as it lacks a listed cleansing or carrier base. This makes a complete safety assessment challenging. It also includes an undisclosed preservative and excipient, and a trace amount of the artificial sweetener sodium saccharin.
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 Sodium Saccharin, an artificial sweetener. While present in trace amounts, it's advisable to supervise brushing to minimize swallowing, as excessive intake of artificial sweeteners is generally not recommended for young children.
Why the score is capped
Base declared only as "Excipient/Base q.s.", not named — most of the formulation can't be assessed
Rule PC-CAP-16
Undisclosed generic ingredient (specific compound not named)
Rule PC-CAP-08
What's good
Contains a variety of traditional herbal extracts and spices known for potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits in oral care.
Black Pepper, Long Pepper, Ginger, Tomar, Clove, and Mint contribute to a natural, refreshing, and potentially therapeutic oral experience.
Watch out for
The lack of a disclosed cleansing or carrier base means the majority of the product's composition is unknown, hindering a complete safety assessment.
The presence of generic 'Preservative' and 'Excipient' without specific chemical names reduces transparency and prevents evaluation of potential sensitivities or concerns.
Camphor, while providing a cooling sensation, can be irritating if used in high concentrations or if frequently swallowed, especially by children.
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
The ingredient list appears incomplete, lacking a disclosed cleansing or carrier base (e.g., water, surfactant, or oil phase). This prevents a full safety assessment of the product's primary components.
The product contains an undisclosed 'Preservative' and 'Excipient'. Without specific identification, the safety profile of these ingredients cannot be fully evaluated, raising transparency concerns.
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 '10 BENEFITS' is a general statement about the product's efficacy that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'CLINICALLY PROVEN' refers to scientific testing that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'PASTE FOR TEETH AND GUMS' describes the product's intended use, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'Ayurvedic Oral Care Science' refers to the product's formulation philosophy, which cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'CAVITY PROTECTION' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'TOOTHACHE RELIEF' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'SOOTHES SENSITIVITY' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'GUM HEALTH' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'ACTIVE FRESHNESS' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'TEETH WHITENING' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'STRONG TEETH' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'ANTI PLAQUE' refers to a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
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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Herbal Extract 2.5%Herbal Extract 2.5% w/w
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Black Pepper 31.04gMaricha (Piper nigrum, Fr., powder)
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Long Pepper 31.04gPippali (Piper longum, Fr., powder)
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Ginger 31.04gShunthi (Zingiber officinale, Rz., powder)
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Tomar 31.04gTomar (Zanthoxylum armatum, Sd., powder)
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Clove 0.5gLavanga (Syzygium aromaticum, Fl. bud, oil)
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Camphor 0.5gKarpura (Cinnamomum camphora, Lf., satva)
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Mint 0.5gPudina (Mentha species, Pl., satva)
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Gairic powder 1.8g
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PreservativePreservative (Sodium benzoate)
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Excipient unnamedExcipient - q.s.
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Sodium Saccharin 0.15% trace amountSodium Saccharin (0.15% w/w)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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What are the ingredients in Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste?
The label of Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Herbal Extract, Black Pepper, Long Pepper, Ginger, Tomar, Clove, Camphor, Mint, Gairic powder, Preservative, Excipient, Sodium Saccharin. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Saccharin, Preservative, Camphor.
Is Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste safe to use?
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This oral care product contains a mix of herbal extracts and spices, but its full formulation is not disclosed, as it lacks a listed cleansing or carrier base. This makes a complete safety assessment challenging. It also includes an undisclosed preservative and excipient, and a trace amount of the artificial sweetener sodium saccharin.
Why does Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste score 5.5/10?
Flagged in the score: The presence of generic 'Preservative' and 'Excipient' without specific chemical names reduces transparency and prevents evaluation of potential sensitivities or concerns. Camphor, while providing a cooling sensation, can be irritating if used in high concentrations or if frequently swallowed, especially by children. Also noted: The lack of a disclosed cleansing or carrier base means the majority of the product's composition is unknown, hindering a complete safety assessment.
Who should avoid Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive to undisclosed ingredients; Children prone to swallowing toothpaste.
Is Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Are the claims on the Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 12 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "10 BENEFITS" — can't be verified from the label. "CLINICALLY PROVEN" — can't be verified from the label. "PASTE FOR TEETH AND GUMS" — can't be verified from the label.
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