Halitosis refers to foul or bad breath, which is not an
uncommon condition. Unfortunately, most people
who offend in this respect are completely unaware of
their problem.
The most common cause of halitosis is diseased gums.
Dental decay at the roots of the teeth may result in
abscesses in the gums with foul-smelling pus, giving an
objectionable odour to the breath. Even small holes
in the teeth may provide a place where germs can
multiply and release foul odours.
Other causes of halitosis (bad breath) are any
conditions of the nose, throat, respiratory tract, or
stomach which are associated with chronic infection
or local upsets of one sort or another, such as
chronic tonsillitis, lung diseases like chronic
bronchitis and bronchiectasis, chronic gastritis, and
sinusitis which causes a discharge at the back of the
throat Many cases of bad breath, however, are
caused by gastro-intestinal disorders, intestinal
sluggishness and particularly by chronic constipation.
Bad Breath Treatment with
Fenugreek
Among the several home
remedies for halitosis, the
use of fenugreek has proved
most effective. A tea made
from the seeds of this
vegetable should be taken
regularly for correcting the
condition. This tea is
prepared by putting one
teaspoon of seeds in half a
liter of cold water and
allowing it to simmer for
fifteen minutes over a low
flame. It should then be
strained and used as tea.
Bad Breath Treatment with
Avocado
Another effective remedy for
bad breath is avocado which
is far superior to any mouth
lotion or remedies for this
condition. It effectively
removes intestinal
putrefaction or
decomposition which is one
of the most important causes
of bad breath.
Bad Breath Treatment with
Raw Juices
All fruit and vegetable juices
are beneficial in the
treatment of halitosis and
should be taken liberally by
those suffering from this
disorder. Juices from green
vegetables are especially
valuable.
Bad Breath Treatment with Parsley
Parsley is a valuable cure for bad breath. Two cups of
water should be boiled and several sprigs of parsley,
coarsely chopped, should be steeped in this water
along with two or three whole cloves or a quarter
teaspoon of ground cloves. This mixture should be
stirred occasionally while cooling. It should then be
strained and used as a mouthwash or gargle several
times a day.
Bad Breath Treatment with Guava:
Unripe guava is useful in halitosis. It is rich in tannic,
malic, oxalic, and phosphoric acids as well as calcium,
oxalate, and manganese. Chewing it is an excellent
tonic for the teeth and gums. It helps cure bleeding
from gums and stops bad breath. Chewing tender
leaves of guava tree also stops bleeding from gums and
bad breath.
