Monday 18 August 2014

7 EFFECTIVE HERBAL REMEDIES FOR BAD BREATH

Bad breath or halitosis isn’t only a turn off during intimate moments but can also turn into a social embarrassment for the person who suffers from it. There are a number of reasons a person may suffer from bad breath but the most common among them are poor dental hygiene and presence of bacteria in the mouth as well a stomach.There are many differently flavoured mouth sprays that offer you respite from the problem of foul breath. However, these sprays are prepared using harmful chemicals and repeated use of these chemicals is known to cause cancer of the mouth. Bad breath can be treated easily and successfully by use of herbs. These herbs not only freshen up your breath but also kill the harmful bacteria responsible for the problem.

BEST HERBAL REMEDIES FOR BAD BREATH

Mint

     

Mint is widely used in correcting bad breath because of its fresh taste and minty smell. Using the herb to treat the problem is easy; wash mint leaves thoroughly after removing their stems and chew on them immediately after brushing your teeth in the morning. Keep chewing on mint leaves through the day for cool and refreshing breath.

Cinnamon

        
Cinnamon is a spicy herb that can be added to the cakes, teas, coffees and to even your regular dishes. Buy organic cinnamon sticks and grind them into fine powder form. Mix half teaspoon powder with one teaspoon organic honey and add the mix to one glass of warm water. Drink this herbal concoction first thing in the morning before you brush your teeth. The herb has antimicrobial properties useful in elimination of bacteria in the mouth.

Fennel Seeds

      
Fennel seeds are normally used for digestion but they also work amazingly well to treat bad breath. Many people consume fennel seeds to take care of their breath after consuming non-vegetarian dishes. Chew a teaspoon of fennel seeds every two hours to keep your breath crisp and pure.

Peppermint

Peppermint is also commonly used for correcting bad breath and the herb is available in various forms for the purpose. There are peppermint flavoured candies, toffees, chewing gums as well tablets to help you deal with the problem. However, it is best to use fresh form of peppermint instead of relying on the heavily sweetened candies all the time.

   

Parsley

Parsley is an Italian herb generally used in pizzas and pastas but the herb also has a refreshing smell for which reason it can be used to treat halitosis. The herb is also a rich source of chlorophyll that effectively helps in the removal of bacteria responsible for the problem. Chew on fresh parsley leaves to deal with bad breath.

     

Dill

     

Dill is another herb that is rich in chlorophyll and also has anti-bacterial properties that eliminate the bad breath causing bacteria from the mouth. If you cannot find fresh dill then drink herbal tea prepared using dried dill several times during the day.

Sage

Sage again has antibacterial enzymes as well as oils that help neutralize the environment in the mouth thereby treating the problem. Sage will also treat mouth ulcers and gum related problems. Drink sage herbal tea at least 3-4 times daily.

   

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