Natural remedies for bad breath and body odor
Drinking green tea every day is a great way to get rid of bad breath and body odor. Other helpful herbs and natural remedies are listed below.
Bad breath can be treated with herbal remedies.
Bad breath and offensive body odor are almost nonexistent in people that eat a clean, healthy diet (unless they have garlic bread or onions for dinner).
A diet with lots of meat, dairy, saturated fats, rancid oils, processed food, and sugary snacks causes stinky breath, offensive body odor, and foul smelling bodily excretions.
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom of poor diet, sluggish digestion, dental cavities, gum disease, sinus infection, constipation, smoking, liver malfunction, excessive dieting, dehydration, and post nasal drip. There is an array of herbs suited for each of these underlying conditions.
Green tea, parsley, and rosemary cleanse the mouth.
Parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, sage, bean sprouts, wheat grass, and liquid chlorophyll with live enzymes like you find in green drinks are excellent remedies for bad breath.
The chlorophyll in parsley and other leafy greens is a powerful natural deodorizer. A garnish of parsley on the dinner plate not only looks good, it is good for the breath when chewed.
Other herbs used to fight bad breath include anise, walnut, white horehound, pennyroyal, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, cinnamon, pomegranate, and nutmeg.
Mangosteen extract is also useful in treating bad breath and is often used in Chinese medicine for this purpose.
Yucky food particles
Occasional bad breath is caused by rotting food particles, which results in bacteria growth and can be greatly reduced by careful brushing, flossing, and rinsing with herbal mouthwash.
Don't forget to brush the tongue as it is a breeding ground for bacteria.
The American Dental Association has some great tips for brushing and flossing correctly.
Use diluted tea tree oil for infection.
Low grade mouth infections and gum disease call for tea tree oil. Tea tree oil may be diluted with water or olive oil and rubbed directly on the gums. It may also be added to mouthwash.
Brushing with myrrh powder is also an excellent remedy for gum disease and mouth sores. Just sprinkle a pinch on toothpaste. Bad breath will be a thing of the past!
Clove and mint oils fight bad breath.
Clove essential oil, powdered ginger, cinnamon essential oil, and mint essential oil make excellent remedies for fighting bad breath - just be sure to dilute all essential oils with water before use.
Chewing cardamom or fennel seeds help.
Chewing cardamom or fennel seed after every meal is a century old tradition for sweetening the breath.
Cardamom is a popular Arabian spice well known for its antiseptic properties. Buy the whole pods, split open, and chew the seeds. Spit them out when finished.
We grow fennel just for the seeds. Fennel seeds sweeten the breath and stop indigestion better than over-the-counter drugs. No need to spit them out. Swallow them after chewing - they are good for the digestion.
Ayurvedic tips on how to treat bad breath
In the following YouTube video, Stephanie Calhoun shows us how to fight bad breath with a tongue scrapper and herbal tea.
Get vitamin C into the diet.
Vitamin C can fight bad breath by helping rid the body of excess mucus.
Avoiding dairy foods can also help, although adding yogurt to the diet may be beneficial. The acidophilus in yogurt balances bacteria in the stomach and aids digestion.
Rinse often
Many times a natural mouthwash is the best remedy for bad breath.
A natural mouthwash can be made by combining a cup of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water and a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. A few drops of peppermint essential oil may be added for extra strength. Rinsing with salt water is also recommended as a way to kill harmful bacteria in the mouth.
Body odor often occurs along with bad breath.
Excessive body odor is not acceptable in today's society. A daily shower or bath is usually all that is needed to keep body odor at bay.
Body odor that occurs even after bathing calls for herbal deodorant and lifestyle changes. Persistent body odor and bad breath may be the result of too many heavy metals in your diet. Read more about getting rid of toxins naturally.
There are many natural recipes for deodorants if you need one. One recipe calls for equal parts vinegar and Aloe Vera juice. Just split open an aloe leaf, scrape out the gel, and mix with some vinegar. Dab under your arms as needed to control odor.
Another natural deodorant is cleavers tea. Cleavers grow abundantly in the North Georgia area and can be gathered in spring, summer, and fall of the year. They make a good deodorant when the tea is applied immediately after bathing.
You can also use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle for an effective deodorant. Just spray under arms after showering and you are set to go.
Natural deodorants are effective! There is no need to apply harmful, cancer causing chemical to your body.
Fight bad breath and body odor with salt scrubs, exercise, and diet.
Excessive bad breath body odor can be prevented with regular herbal baths and salt scrubs, lots of exercise, and a good diet.
Salt scrubs get rid of bacteria overgrowths on the skin and pull out impurities. Salt scrubs can dry out the skin so always use plenty of moisturizer afterwards.
Exercise helps the lymphatic system to cleanse the body at a faster rate. The lymphatic system doesn't have a pump and depends on body movement to do its job.
Proper diet prevents excessive build up of toxic materials that clog digestion. Having good digestion and a healthy colon is very important!
Eating fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and other health foods can rid the body of bad breath and offensive body odors in just a few days. Not only will you smell better, you will have more energy, too.
*Dilute essential oils with carrier oils such as olive oil, grape seed oil, or almond oil before using on the body. Wash hands well after applying herbal remedies to cold sores. Always consult with your healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580951/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6287165/
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