Re: Cure from that e-book

If it is not the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions of triclosan that are causing the reduced inflammation of the lips in people who are trying the dish soap method, and if any harsh alkaline soap would do the trick, then I would urge people to use dish soap or other types of soap WITHOUT triclosan in it.


I am guessing, though, that since triclosan is apparently in most dish soaps these days, and it sounds as if even if you aren't looking for it, you are going to get it in any mainstream dish soap, that the dish soap method's seemingly quick results are from the triclosan.

Indicators that it has a direct anti-inflammatory effect on tissues, as well as an antimicrobial effect:

A. 1995 article in J Clin Periodontol.
"Triclosan is a well-known and widely used nonionic antibacterial agent which has recently been introduced in toothpastes and mouthrinses. The efficacy of triclosan-containing toothpaste and mouthrinse to reduce both plaque and gingivitis in long-term clinical trials has been well documented. Until recently, it was generally assumed that triclosan's effect on gingival inflammation was due to its antimicrobial and anti-plaque effect. It has now become apparent that triclosan may have a direct anti-inflammatory effect on the gingival tissues."
source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7560228


B. 2009 article in the Colgate Professional Newsletter
"Advanced Oral Antibacterial/Anti-inflammatory Technology: A Comprehensive Review of the Clinical Benefits of a Triclosan/Copolymer/Fluoride Dentifrice"
source: http://www.colgateprofessional.com/enewsletter/2009-01/Advanced-Oral-Antibact...