Baking soda

Carrageenan

Chamomile (German)

Fluoride

Ginger

Glycerin

Glycyrrhizin

Glyceryl laurate

Hectorite clay

Hops

Lemongrass

Lichen

Natural flavors

Poloxamer 335 and 407

Potassium nitrate

Propolis

Propylene glycol

Sage

Silica, hydrated

Silica shells

Sodium lauryl sulfate

Sorbitol

Sucrose cocoate 

Xanthan gum

Xylitol

Zinc citrate

Zinc ricinoleate

Further ingredient research:

Search the databases of the American Botanical Council for the latest research on herbal ingredients.

Ingredient Fact Sheet: Ginger

What is it?

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an exotic, distinctive-tasting root that has a culinary history dating back millennia. It also has a long history of being used in various herbal medicinal treatments.

What does it do?

Ancient tradition and modern herbal practitioners recognize ginger as an ingredient with numerous ameliorative and health-promotion benefits, a perspective we find fascinating but inapplicable to our oral care products. We have included ginger in our toothpaste solely because we love the deep, distinctive flavor it adds.

What are the risks?

Zingiber officinale has no known toxicity or carcinogenicity. It has a long history of safe use as a food ingredient and is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

Tom's of Maine recognizes that no two people are alike, and even with pure and natural ingredients, some individuals may develop an allergic reaction that is unique to them. As with any product, be sure to discontinue use if you experience discomfort or other indications that the product may not be appropriate for your individual body chemistry.