Bad Breath

Never underestimate the power of bad breath from your mouth; when you emit a foul smelling breath from your mouth, the resulting effects could be very unpleasant. It is estimated that bad breath is a common problem among 55% of the total population around the world. Also known as Halitosis, people suffering from this symptom loose their self confidence and self image, due to the public embarrassment that they go through as a result. To get rid of bad breath from your mouth, you have two options in your hands:

1. To use an assortment of drugs and medicines that are available in a drug shop and with your physician’s prescription and to,
2. Use several harmless and effective herbs to stop bad breath happening all together.

When you use allopathic drugs and medications, there is a likelihood of adverse side effects occurring in your body system. On the other hand, herbs never cause any serious side effects and the results that are accrued with them are often long lasting and highly effective.

Most instances of bad breath are just a temporary inconvenience, unless they are caused due to more serious conditions that are connected to dental and gum problems. There are a number of herbs that can help you remove foul smelling odor from your mouth:

• Cardamom has remained the most versatile spice to remove bad odor and smell from your mouth. Known to have been used for thousands of years in many Oriental countries including India and China, this herb is considered completely efficient in reducing bad odor in your mouth and replacing it with a soothing and fresh smell. To remove traces of bad odor from your mouth try chewing dried fruits for an hour or two daily, once in the morning and evening. You can also add the dried fruits into your tea or coffee; a small fruit can enrich your beverage with its great aroma and fragrance.

• Pepper Mint: Though toxic, essential oil prepared from pepper mint plant works well to remove bad odor from the mouth. It is also a very strong antiseptic and a good analgesic.
• Anise seeds: Another great spice from the Orient and Europe, this has been used by people since immemorial, to remove bad odor and foul smell from the mouth. It is also a good mouth freshener.
• Eucalyptus: Almost all commercial mouth washers and rinses, invariably contain traces of this beautiful herbal oil. You can make your own mouth wash, by adding drops of this essential oil, and mixing it with traces of spearmint, rosemary, ginger, nutmeg, lavender, peppermint, cinnamon, basil, and verbena and fennel oils, in a small amount of water.
• Parsley: is another spice herb that has the ability to remove bad odor caused as a result of consuming too much garlic. It is also a good mouth freshener. 
• Coriander: An old spice known for its excellent remedial value, coriander is well known for its amazing anti bacterial and anti-halitosis qualities, especially in many parts of China and India. Make a concoction of coriander by boiling the seeds in fresh water and drink it after adding a few drops of anise seeds and parsley extracts.
• Herbal compendium has a rich depository of magical herbs that can help you remove bad odor and prevent halitosis occurring in your mouth. Contact your favorite herbal specialist to know more about these herbs, and how you can make your own remedial mix to counter bad breath.