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The bad smell from the mouth (halitosis) is a problem that slows down your personal and work relationships, it can be due to many causes such as not brushing your teeth. But it can also be due to diseases in the mouth such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). Let’s see how to fight bad breath.
Other diseases that have halitosis as a symptom are diabetes, liver malfunction, gastric ulcer, mouth sores, kidney or respiratory problems, etc.
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There are also certain foods such as onion, garlic, sausages and fish that can cause bad breath, says Vicente Aguilera, an expert in natural medicine. But whatever your origin, be aware that you have a serious problem. Here several natural remedies.
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Mint infusion
It counteracts the bad smell of some plants like garlic and onion. For this, prepare an infusion of a teaspoon of dried plant for each glass of water. Drink two glasses a day, for nine days.
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Parsley juice
Crush one or two sprigs of parsley and take three tablespoons (the small ones for coffee) a day, after breakfast, lunch and a snack. Ideally, you should drink this juice on a full stomach so that it does not burn. Repeat the treatment for five days.
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Chew anise
Keep some tiny anise seeds on hand and chew it for a while, after eating and brushing your teeth. You can also prepare an infusion and drink after meals.
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Eucalyptus
It will remove the bad smell when it comes to oral infection. For this, it is enough to prepare an infusion with the plant and rinse on an empty stomach and before going to sleep.
Drink plenty of natural water during the day, this will reduce the bad smell in your mouth and help you to produce more saliva. You can also chew a piece of tangerine peel.
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Sage in infusion
Sage, due to its bactericidal properties, is ideal for eliminating these microorganisms. For this reason, it is advisable to perform mouthwashes (in the morning and at night), with the infusion of a tablespoon of dried plant for each glass of water. Repeat the treatment for 15 days.
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Thyme rinse
It is useful when inflammations and sores appear in the mouth. Rinse yourself with the infusion, bring water to a boil and when it is boiling, remove from the heat, add two or three sprigs of thyme, cover and leave for 20 minutes. Then take out the plant and let it cool.
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Rosemary juice
This is another very useful medicinal plant. Extract the juice from two branches of the fresh plant and mix half a teaspoon in a glass of water. With this mixture, make mouthwashes after each brushing.
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Cooking cinnamon
It has the property of preventing the development of bacteria in the mouth. Prepare a cinnamon decoction, for this, put two cinnamon sticks in a liter of water and let it brew for half an hour until the cinnamon releases its aroma. Reserve this preparation and rinse with warm water, at least twice a day, for 15 days.
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Dill to chew
Buy some branches of dill at the stalls of medicinal plants in the markets and have them at your workplace. When you feel that your problem increases, chew some dill seeds, this will help you remove the bad smell.
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Ginger another option
Cut a very thin slice of this root and put it in a little vinegar, leave it for a few minutes and then chew it. Of course, brush your teeth first and then do this, keep the root in your mouth as long as possible, it will taste a bit spicy but it will help you with your problem.
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The apple also helps
This fruit is a natural toothpaste. The recipe is to chew a piece of apple or eat a fruit daily on an empty stomach if you have this bad breath problem. Of course, this fruit should in no way replace daily brushing with toothpaste. It is only for emergencies and not for long.
