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Herbal Remedies For Bad Breath
By Kelvin Ho Wee Min 

Bad breath can be quite offensive. It is also known as halitosis.
Many people are not even aware of the fact that they suffer from
this problem. The most common cause of bad breath is bad teeth.
If you have dental decay at the roots of the teeth, then it is likely
that you will suffer from bad breath.

Small holes in the teeth can also cause bad breath, as germs can
multiply in the holes and give off a foul odor.

There are also other causes for bad breath which include infection
in the tonsils, adenoids and sinuses. Foods such as garlic, onions,
high sugar products, spicy food and dairy products can cause bad
breath, along with smoking and drinking alcohol. Hunger, morning
breath and poor oral hygiene also play a part in bad breath.

There are a variety of herbal mixtures for bad breath to help eliminate
the problem.

• Drinking plenty of water daily will help to control bad breath.
  Dehydration will attempt to conserve moisture by reducing the
  salivary flow, which minimizes the saliva’s cleansing effects on
  bacteria which is a cause of bad breath.
• Clean your tongue with a special tongue scraper in order to
  remove bacteria.
• Brush your teeth at least twice daily, or after every meal is
  even more effective.
• Clean your teeth and tongue with baking soda to receive fresh
  breath. Or rinse the tongue with baking soda that has been
  dissolved in a little warm water.
• Eat plain yogurt for a six week period, as this can help to
  eliminate bad breath, as it decreases the levels of offensive
  compounds produced by bacteria in the mouth by 80%.
• Gargle with a glass of water which has the juice of half a
  lemon added.
• Brushing your gums and tongue with powdered cloves is
  another herbal mixture for bad breath.
• If you suffer from bad breath, then try to avoid foods such as:
  blue cheese, salami, tuna, curry, garlic, onions, anchovies, red
  meat, milk, coffee and cola.
• A natural deodorizer is parsley, and cardamom seeds help to
  sweeten the breath.
• Another bad breath reducer is fennel tea. The compounds that
  are found in the tea can decrease bacteria growth that causes
  bad breath.
• Cranberries fight offensive-smelling bacteria.
• Eat a green raw Guava in order to fight against bad breath.
• Cloves can be kept under the molars without chewing in order
  to keep your breath fresh.
• Eating oranges and citrus fruits, which are high in vitamin C
  can help control the bacteria population.
• Eucalyptus Oil has an active antiseptic ingredient (Eucalyptol)
  and can be found in many toothpastes and oral hygiene products.
• In order to keep the mouth moist and increase the flow of saliva,
  chew sugarless gum or suck on a sugarless candy. These contain
  sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol (sugar alcohols), which do not support
  the growth of oral bacteria.

In order to prevent bad breath, oral hygiene is essential. Use a good
quality mouthwash every day along with brushing. Be sure to rinse
with the mouthwash for a minimum of two minutes for maximum
effect. It is also advised to change your toothbrush every three months.