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Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care

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6.0 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Ingredient safety · 55% 8.5/10
Processing · 15% 3.5/10
Marketing · 30% 5.1/10
How we got 6.0 Show
Weighted score 6.7/10
Capped — 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 ≤ 6.0
Final score 6.0/10 · Moderate

Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This oral care product features a comprehensive blend of traditional Ayurvedic botanicals and essential oils, which contribute to its flavour and potential benefits. However, the presence of camphor, a substance known to be toxic if ingested in significant quantities, is a primary concern for an oral care product that is partly swallowed. While the label does not specify the exact concentration of camphor, its inclusion warrants caution, particularly for young children who may accidentally swallow more than intended. The product also contains Sodium Saccharin, an artificial sweetener, and Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, though this interaction is less likely in a toothpaste formulation. Individuals with sensitive skin or allergies to specific botanical compounds should review the extensive list of plant extracts and essential oils.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Score limiter 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 See which concerns held the score down. → Ingredient · worth noting Sodium Benzoate Preservative - can form benzene with vitamin C; in the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures → Ingredient · worth noting Sodium Saccharin Intense artificial sweetener - widely used in toothpaste; not a classified carcinogen → Ingredient · worth noting Karpura Satva (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva Can cause seizures if swallowed in quantity — supervise young children →

What’s favorable

  • Surthi (Zingiber officinale Roxb.) Rz.
  • Maricha (Piper nigrum Linn.) Fr.
  • Pippali (Piper longum Linn.) Fr.
  • Tumburu (Zanthoxylum armatum DC.) Fr.
  • Nimba (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) St. Bk.
  • +29 more →

Ayurvedic blend with camphor and artificial sweetener; supervise young children

This oral care product contains a wide array of traditional plant extracts and essential oils. A key concern is camphor, which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity, making supervision important for young children using this product. It also includes the artificial sweetener Sodium Saccharin and the preservative Sodium Benzoate.

Okay for: Adults and older children who can reliably spit out toothpaste

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Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: 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 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Saccharin Karpura Satva (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Label Transparency Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Flavour Disclosure Moderate concern · 5.0/10
Fluoride & Age Suitability No concern identified · 8.0/10
Harsh Additives (SLS, Alcohol) No concern identified · 8.0/10
Preservative Safety No concern identified · 8.0/10
Endocrine-Active Ingredients No concern identified · 8.0/10
Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk No concern identified · 8.0/10

Infants under 1

Limit
Children (under 12)

Contains Sodium Saccharin and Sodium Benzoate, which some parents may prefer to avoid for children.

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit
Young children (under 6)

Contains Camphor, which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity. Supervise brushing to ensure minimal swallowing.

Why the score is capped

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

Rich blend of traditional Ayurvedic botanical extracts

Contains several ingredients known for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties

Includes Irimedadi Taila, a traditional Ayurvedic oil blend for oral health

Watch out for

Camphor (Karpura Satva) is present, which is toxic if ingested in significant amounts

Contains Sodium Saccharin, an artificial sweetener

Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative with potential concerns regarding benzene formation and hyperactivity

The 'Flavoured Excipients base' lacks specific ingredient disclosure, limiting transparency

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.

Sodium Benzoate (E211)

Benzoates are permitted preservatives with an established acceptable daily intake. Two documented concerns: in acidic drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) they can slowly form small amounts of benzene, especially with heat and light (US FDA beverage survey, 2006); and sodium benzoate was one of the additives in the Southampton study mixtures associated with hyperactivity in children. It can also trigger reactions in some people with asthma or urticaria.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA re-evaluation of benzoic acid and benzoates (2016); US FDA benzene-in-beverages survey (2006); McCann et al., Lancet 2007

Sodium Benzoate: regulation, sources and other products →

Saccharin (E954)

Saccharin is an approved intense sweetener and is used in small amounts to flavour toothpaste. An earlier rodent-bladder finding was judged not relevant to humans and IARC moved it to Group 3 (not classifiable) in 1999. The WHO (2023) nevertheless advises against relying on non-sugar sweeteners for weight control. In toothpaste the amount swallowed is very small.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 73 (1999); WHO guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (2023); EFSA/JECFA acceptable daily intake

Saccharin: regulation, sources and other products →

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 (Karpura Satva), which can cause seizures if swallowed in quantity. Supervision is recommended for young children to prevent accidental ingestion.

Contains Sodium Saccharin, an artificial sweetener that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, and has been associated with hyperactivity in children in some studies.

Combined Effects interactions

Sodium Benzoate Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) Dr. Fr.

Sodium Benzoate can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C. Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) is a natural source of vitamin C. While the interaction is less likely to be significant in a toothpaste formulation compared to an ingested product, it's a theoretical concern.

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.

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"SUPER SAVER PACK" Packaging / category descriptor

This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.

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"9 in 1 ACTION" Packaging / category descriptor

This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.

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"SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN" Can't verify

The claim 'SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN' requires external scientific studies or documentation for verification, which is not provided on the label.

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"Cavities" Can't verify

The claim 'Cavities' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Tooth Decay" Can't verify

The claim 'Tooth Decay' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Toothache" Can't verify

The claim 'Toothache' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Sensitivity" Can't verify

The claim 'Sensitivity' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Plaque" Can't verify

The claim 'Plaque' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Gingivitis" Can't verify

The claim 'Gingivitis' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Staining" Can't verify

The claim 'Staining' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

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"Bad Breath" Can't verify

The claim 'Bad Breath' as a benefit cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

61 entries as printed on the label · 46 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).

  • 1.
    Surthi (Zingiber officinale Roxb.) Rz. 1.43g
  • 2.
    Maricha (Piper nigrum Linn.) Fr. 1.43g
  • 3.
    Pippali (Piper longum Linn.) Fr. 1.43g
  • 4.
    Tumburu (Zanthoxylum armatum DC.) Fr. 0.71g
  • 5.
    Nimba (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) St. Bk. 0.71g
  • 6.
    Babbul (Acacia nilotica (Linn.) wild.ex.sp.indica (Benth.) Breanan) St. Bk. 1.43g
  • 7.
    Cavya (Piper retrofractum Vahl.) St. Bk. 1.43g
  • 8.
    Vaca (Acorus calamus Linn.) Rz. 1.43g
  • 9.
    Karpura Satva (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva 0.49g
  • 10.
    Lavanga Taila (Syzygium aromaticum (Linn.) Merr. & M. Perry) Fl. Bd. 0.56g
  • 11.
    Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.) Fr. 0.06g
  • 12.
    Bibhitaka (Terminalia belerica Roxb.) Fr. 0.06g
  • 13.
    Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) Dr. Fr. 0.06g
  • 14.
    Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum DC.) Rz. 0.17g
  • 15.
    Khadira (Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Wlld.) Ht. Wd. 0.17g
  • 16.
    Peppermint Satva (Mentha sp.) Satva 0.2g
  • 17.
    Tailaparna Taila (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) Lf. Oil 0.2g
  • 18.
    Sphatika 0.02g
  • 19.
    Gainika 2g
  • 20.
    Katuvira (Capsicum annuum Linn.) Oleoresin 0.0015g
  • 21.
    Irimedadi Taila 1g
    Irimedadi Taila 1.00 g (as per Sharangdhar Samhita)
  • 22.
    Extract derived from Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk. 3.13g listed twice
  • 23.
    Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Laksha (Laccifera lacca Kerr.) Resin within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis Linn.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.) Rz. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.) St. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Jatiphal (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) Sd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Kankola (Piper cubeba Linn. f) Fr. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Dhaktaki (Woodfordia fruticosa (Linn.) Kurz) Fl. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum (Linn.) Maton) Fr. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Pattanga (Caesalpinia sappan Linn.) Ht. Wd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) Ht. Wd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • 24.
    Taila is processed with Murcchit tila taila (Sesamum indicum Linn.) Sd. Oil 1ml
  • 25.
    Extract derived from Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk. 3.13g listed twice
  • 26.
    Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Laksha (Laccifera lacca Kerr.) Resin within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis Linn.) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.) Rz. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.) St. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) St. Bk. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Jatiphal (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) Sd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Kankola (Piper cubeba Linn. f) Fr. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Dhaktaki (Woodfordia fruticosa (Linn.) Kurz) Fl. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum (Linn.) Maton) Fr. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Pattanga (Caesalpinia sappan Linn.) Ht. Wd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) Ht. Wd. within Kalk Dravya listed twice
  • 27.
    Gairika
  • 28.
    Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides D. Don) Ht. Wd.
  • 29.
    Yasti (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.) Rz.
  • 30.
    Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva
  • 31.
    Nagakesera (Mesua ferrea Linn.) Infl.
  • 32.
    Katphala (Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) St. Bk.
  • 33.
    Flavoured Excipients base
  • 34.
    Sodium Saccharin 0.2% w/w
  • 35.
    Sodium Benzoate

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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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.

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What are the ingredients in Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care?

The label of Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care lists 46 ingredients, in label order: Surthi (Zingiber officinale Roxb.) Rz., Maricha (Piper nigrum Linn.) Fr., Pippali (Piper longum Linn.) Fr., Tumburu (Zanthoxylum armatum DC.) Fr., Nimba (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) St. Bk., Babbul (Acacia nilotica (Linn.) wild.ex.sp.indica (Benth.) Breanan) St. Bk., Cavya (Piper retrofractum Vahl.) St. Bk., Vaca (Acorus calamus Linn.) Rz., Karpura Satva (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva, Lavanga Taila (Syzygium aromaticum (Linn.) Merr. & M. Perry) Fl. Bd., Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.) Fr., Bibhitaka (Terminalia belerica Roxb.) Fr., Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) Dr. Fr., Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum DC.) Rz., Khadira (Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Wlld.) Ht. Wd., Peppermint Satva (Mentha sp.) Satva, Tailaparna Taila (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) Lf. Oil, Sphatika, Gainika, Katuvira (Capsicum annuum Linn.) Oleoresin, Irimedadi Taila, Taila is processed with Murcchit tila taila (Sesamum indicum Linn.) Sd. Oil, Extract derived from Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk., Kalk Dravya, Irimeda (Acacia leucophloea Willd.) St. Bk., Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa Roxb.) St. Bk., Laksha (Laccifera lacca Kerr.) Resin, Nyagrodha (Ficus bengalensis Linn.) St. Bk., Musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.) Rz., Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.) St., Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) St. Bk., Jatiphal (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) Sd., Kankola (Piper cubeba Linn. f) Fr., Dhaktaki (Woodfordia fruticosa (Linn.) Kurz) Fl., Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum (Linn.) Maton) Fr., Pattanga (Caesalpinia sappan Linn.) Ht. Wd., Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) Ht. Wd., Gairika, Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides D. Don) Ht. Wd., Yasti (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.) Rz., and 6 more. Flagged by the analysis: Karpura Satva (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva, Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm) Satva, Sodium Saccharin, Flavoured Excipients base.

Is Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care safe to use?

Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care scores 6.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This oral care product contains a wide array of traditional plant extracts and essential oils. A key concern is camphor, which can be toxic if swallowed in quantity, making supervision important for young children using this product. It also includes the artificial sweetener Sodium Saccharin and the preservative Sodium Benzoate.

Why does Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care score 6.0/10?

Flagged in the score: Contains Sodium Saccharin, an artificial sweetener. Also noted: Camphor (Karpura Satva) is present, which is toxic if ingested in significant amounts. Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative with potential concerns regarding benzene formation and hyperactivity.

Who should avoid Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Young children prone to swallowing toothpaste; Sensitive to camphor or essential oils; Avoiding artificial sweeteners; Avoiding Sodium Benzoate.

Is Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care suitable for babies or young children?

Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Are the claims on the Dant Veer Advanced Ayurvedic Toothpaste For Total Oral Care pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 9 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN" — can't be verified from the label. "Cavities" — can't be verified from the label. "Tooth Decay" — can't be verified from the label.

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