Be careful if you use it as toothpaste. It will work great and make your breath fresh. IT IS ABRASIVE. It can after years, wear the enamal on your teeth down. I know. When I was young baking soda was the thing. It will also cure a upset stomach, itches from chiggers, and a host of other things. As for washing your huntin cloths use a table spoon in the wash with no soap powder It will eliminate sone of the human oder.