Vita-Myr Mouthwash is made with Zinc and Folic Acid to gently assist your body's natural immune system and the ancient powers of Clove and Myrrh to purify and soothe. It contains no alcohol, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no preservatives. Made in the USA.- Folic Acid is important to DNA synthesis and, consequently, cell reproduction. It also reduces gum inflammation and bleeding, binding to toxins secreted by bacteria in plaque.- Zinc stabilizes membranes, antioxidant activity, and collagen synthesis It inhibits of plaque growth, mast cell release of histamine, and numerous immune activities. Zinc is also important for cell reproduction and reducing wound healing time significantly. Zinc is also known to have antibacterial properties.- Myrrh oil relieves inflamed mouth and throat tissues and is useful in binding toxins and tightening gum tissue. In addition, it kills bacteria and stimulates the activity of white blood cells. Further, myrrh has a pleasant aroma which can help control bad breath odors.- Clove oil is known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its soothing effect on sore gum tissue, due to the eugenol that is contained in the clove oil, has long been known. Also, like myrrh, clove oil has a pleasant aroma, which can control bad breath odors.