It turns out that in addition to keeping vampires away, garlic might also have decent mouthwashing capabilities.

A team of researchers has conducted a review of past studies regarding garlic extract’s potential as an antimicrobial mouthwash compared to chlorhexidine, the current standard. While further research is necessary, they concluded that it can indeed serve as a viable alternative, particularly in higher concentrations. The side effects described by the researchers, however, failed to address what a garlic-based mouthwash would mean for one’s romantic life. Maybe that’ll be for the next review.

A natural alternative?

Antimicrobial mouthwashes are used to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral oral diseases impacting the mouth’s hard or soft tissues. Patients can use them for gingivit

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