Herbs can help check bad breath

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  • benny
    • Sep 2006
    • 2501

    Herbs can help check bad breath

    Bad breath can be a serious cause of embarrassment in social circles. Some people with bad breath are not even aware it.

    Bad breath or halitosis is caused by odour-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth due to various reasons including dirty teeth, digestion problems and smoking.

    The sulfur compounds released by the bacteria results in bad breath.

    Certain foods, especially garlic and onions, can contribute to bad breath because they contain pungent oils that are carried to your lungs that are out through your mouth.

    Mints, mouthwashes and other products help control bad breath, only temporarily. Certain herbal preparations are known to have a lasting effect.

    Parsley (prajmoda) mouthwash is a very effective remedy for bad breath. Coarsely chopped parsley sprigs and two or three whole cloves or quarter tablespoon ground cloves are boiled in two cups of water.

    This mixture is stirred frequently while cooling. It is strained and can be used as a mouthwash or gargle several times a day.

    Oral hygiene is an essential element of keeping breath fresh. Basil (Tulsi) leaves can be chewed to cure mouth ulcers and infections.

    Powder obtained by drying the basil leaves in the sun can be mixed in mustard oil to make toothpaste.

    It is effective in maintaining dental health, countering bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.

    Tea made from fenugreek seeds (methi) is beneficial in bad breath and body odour.

    Unpleasant odours emanate from the body due to accumulation of hardened mucus and other toxins in the nasal and oral passages, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, blood and vagina.

    Fenugreek seeds moistened with water become slightly mucilaginous and help to dissolve sticky substances like mucus.

    Fenugreek tea taken regularly helps remove accumulations from these spots where mouthwash and soap can never penetrate.

    While, cinnamon (dalchini) serves as a good mouth freshener, the aromatic flavoured cardamom (chhoti elaichi) seeds can be chewed for a brief period to remove foul smell.

    Dill (sowa) seeds can also be chewed to cure bad breath. Caraway seed (siya jeera) oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.
  • Samanthajones
    • Sep 2006
    • 5008

    #2
    oh thas very interesting news!!!!!,

    i didn't know that herbs can help check bad breath!!!!

    thnx soo much for the health news!!!!!
    ~Samanthajones~

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    • friend
      Weindianvip
      • Oct 2006
      • 496

      #3
      thank u very much for this information..................

      Kerala has major part on herb development.....................
      Friend

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      • Bond-007
        • Sep 2006
        • 301

        #4
        thanks for sharing this we malayalis know this better than any one , mavila plavila muthalayava alle nammude colgate and close up
        BOND-007 LICENCED TO KILL

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        • Jessfrance
          • Sep 2006
          • 4440

          #5
          Hmm i hav heard abt this frm my collegues!! thnkz



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          • Sandhya
            • Sep 2006
            • 30

            #6
            interesting news! it will be good to have some herbs instead of all these mouth freshners made out of chemicals

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            • sj86us
              • Oct 2006
              • 25

              #7
              THNX!!! thatz kool

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              • chittur
                • Nov 2006
                • 70

                #8
                fennel seed kazhichalum mouth odour mattam.it is good for digestion too

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                • sibitp
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 36

                  #9
                  that's a very helpfull one

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                  • annoyer
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 258

                    #10
                    tats good, i`ll buy more herbs than chewing gums from now on thanx:laugh:

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                    • vshajee
                      Weindianvip
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 684

                      #11
                      thanx for the info!!!
                      gu wrk

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                      • juwin_pt
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 10

                        #12
                        thanks for the tip

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                        • thakkudu_1
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 58

                          #13
                          thx for the nice tip. keep it up

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                          • sumith
                            • Sep 2006
                            • 2000

                            #14
                            great info thanks for sharing

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                            • tojo11
                              • Dec 2006
                              • 167

                              #15
                              Nice topic dude..thanks very much

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