Healing Mouthwash

1 teaspoon fresh echinacea root or
    1/2 teaspoon dried echinacea root
1 cup water

In a glass or enamel saucepan, boil echinacea in water for 10 minutes.

Cover; remove from heat, and let steep for 1 hour.

Strain and apply it to the gums with a baster, syringe or eyedropper.