It is made from baked aubergine and sea salt and is really effective especially for the gums. I had some and after using it for a few months, my dentist was very impressed indeed as all of the inflamation had gone down. I used it up then forgot to get some more (what a memory I have <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />) I will now get some though you can make it yourself.