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Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild
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This oral care product features a blend of traditional botanicals and spices, which are generally well-regarded for their potential benefits in oral hygiene. However, the presence of Camphor, an ingredient known to be toxic if ingested in significant quantities, warrants caution, especially for young children who may accidentally swallow the product. The formulation's base and flavor components are not disclosed, which limits a full safety assessment and reduces transparency. Individuals with sensitive oral mucosa or those with specific allergies to any of the listed botanicals should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Ginger
- Black Pepper
- Chebulic Myrobalan
- Indian Gooseberry
- Licorice
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Traditional botanicals with undisclosed base and Camphor caution
This oral care product contains a mix of traditional spices and herbs. However, it includes Camphor, which can be harmful if swallowed, particularly by young children. The majority of the product's formulation, listed as 'Base & Flavour', is not disclosed, making a complete safety assessment difficult.
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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 Camphor, which can be harmful if swallowed. Supervise children closely to ensure the product is spat out and not ingested.
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
Contains camphor 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
Contains a variety of traditional botanicals and spices with potential oral health benefits
Transparent about the specific quantities of most botanical ingredients
Watch out for
Camphor is present and can be toxic if ingested, especially for children.
The 'Base & Flavour' components are not disclosed, which is a transparency concern.
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 Camphor, which can cause seizures if swallowed in quantity. Supervise young children during use to prevent accidental ingestion.
The majority of the product's formulation is listed as 'Base & Flavour' without specific ingredient disclosure, limiting a comprehensive safety assessment.
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 'Complete Dental Care' is a broad benefit statement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim 'Since 1925' refers to the brand's establishment date, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The term 'Mild' describes a sensory characteristic of the product that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The product name and packaging clearly state it is an Ayurvedic Tooth Powder, and the ingredient list contains several traditional Ayurvedic herbs.
The ingredient list contains numerous botanical ingredients such as Sunthi (Ginger), Maricham (Black Pepper), Haritaki, Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), Yashti Madhu (Licorice), Tvak (Cinnamon), and Madhurika (Fennel), which are considered active Ayurvedic and herbal 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.
19 entries as printed on the label · 10 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Ginger listed twiceSunthi
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Ginger 0.32g listed twiceGingiber Officinale
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Black Pepper listed twiceMaricham
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Black Pepper 0.6g listed twicePiper Nigrum
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Chebulic Myrobalan listed twiceHaritaki
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Chebulic Myrobalan 0.2g listed twiceTerminalia Chebula
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Indian Gooseberry listed twiceAmalaki
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Indian Gooseberry 0.2g listed twiceEmblica Officinalis
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Licorice listed twiceYashti Madhu
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Licorice 0.5g listed twiceGlycyrrhiza Glabra
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Cinnamon listed twiceTvak
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Cinnamon 0.28g listed twiceCinnamomum Zeylanicum
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Anise listed twiceMadhurika
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Anise 0.05g listed twicePimpinella Anisum
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Red Ochre listed twiceGairika
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Red Ochre 0.4g listed twice
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Camphor listed twiceKarpoora
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Camphor 0.08g listed twiceCinnamomum Camphora
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Base & Flavour
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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What are the ingredients in Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild?
The label of Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Ginger, Black Pepper, Chebulic Myrobalan, Indian Gooseberry, Licorice, Cinnamon, Anise, Red Ochre, Camphor, Base & Flavour. Flagged by the analysis: Camphor, Base & Flavour.
Is Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild safe to use?
Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This oral care product contains a mix of traditional spices and herbs. However, it includes Camphor, which can be harmful if swallowed, particularly by young children. The majority of the product's formulation, listed as 'Base & Flavour', is not disclosed, making a complete safety assessment difficult.
Why does Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild score 5.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Camphor is present and can be toxic if ingested, especially for children. The 'Base & Flavour' components are not disclosed, which is a transparency concern.
Who should avoid Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Young children (due to Camphor ingestion risk); Sensitive oral mucosa; Allergy to any listed botanicals; Avoiding undisclosed ingredients.
Is Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Are the claims on the Ayurvedic Tooth Powder Mild pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "COMPLETE DENTAL CARE" — can't be verified from the label. "SINCE 1925" — can't be verified from the label. "MILD" — can't be verified from the label.
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