Lesnoi balsam mouthwash oak bark and fir against gum bleeding 400ml – Junilever

What it is

Lesnoi Balsam Oak Bark and Silver Fir Mouthwash is a cosmetic oral hygiene rinse for people who want more than a quick mint effect after brushing. It is typically chosen when the mouth feels sensitive, the gums are prone to occasional bleeding during brushing, or when a fresher, cleaner feeling is wanted between dentist visits. The forest-style aroma comes from conifer ingredients rather than standard mint, so the rinse leaves a distinctly piney, herbal aftertaste.

Key botanical ingredients

The key botanical here is oak bark extract. Oak bark is rich in tannins — plant compounds known for their astringent effect. In simple terms, they help tissues feel tighter and less "loose," which is why oak bark has long been used in oral hygiene products aimed at gums that seem delicate or reactive. The formula also builds on a layered botanical composition:

• Oak bark extract — rich in tannins with an astringent character, long used for gums that seem delicate or reactive.
• Conifer complex (silver fir extract, pine resin and juniper) — valued for their refreshing, toning character and the clean forest scent they bring to the rinse.
• 5-herb decoction — herbs prepared in water to draw out their soluble components.
• Aloe vera juice — often used in oral cosmetics for a soothing, softening feel.

Together, these additions help the rinse feel less one-dimensional than alcohol-heavy mouthwashes that focus only on strong flavour.

When people choose it

This type of product fits well into oral hygiene for those who want a plant-based mouthwash after brushing, especially if they prefer herbal notes over sharp menthol. It can be a good option:

• Before work
• After meals
• During periods when the gums feel more reactive to brushing or flossing

Important notes

It is still a cosmetic rinse, not a treatment, so if gum bleeding is frequent, pronounced or persistent, it is worth discussing with a dentist. Do not swallow, and use with extra caution in children.