Herbal And Natural Treatments
Herbs are a natural treatment for bad breath without many of the side effects of over the counter drugs or prescribed medications. Many can be found at your local supermarket, health food store or bought online.
They have been used for century’s even extending back into the times of the Pilgrims and even as far back as bible days. Herbs are often used to spice up foods. Many of us can remember how mom would fill the house with aromatic smells that would give meals a special flavor. But often we forget that the same herbs which go into our food have natural healing properties. Our bodies are a temple and if you put good things in then good things will come out.
In the early days when settlers first arrived in America they learned a great deal from the Indians about the curative properties of herbs using them in salves and ointments and poultices. Before the advent of modern technology and employer/government paid health insurance people could not afford the expense of doctors and hospitals. Very often they would grow their own or harvest herbs from the field to remedy colds, bad breath, asthma, sores, wounds, arthritis and many other afflictions. In the absence of readily available medical care Goldenseal Root and Echinacea Root have been used to treat snake and venom bites.
How Do Herbs Treat Bad Breath
Many have a natural ability to kill bacteria and fight germs.
Anise kills bacteria and odors. Yes and this is the same Anise that is found in licorice candies and sometimes used in cough drops. It can be chewed to help reduce breath odor.
Cloves are an antiseptic from which a mouth wash can be made. Place 3 whole cloves in 2 cups of hot water, steep for 20 minutes stir and pour though a fine strainer. Use it to gargle twice daily for fresher breath.
Chew Sage to fight oral bacteria.
Tea Tree Oil can be applied directly to a toothbrush as you would toothpaste. It is an antiseptic with disinfectant properties.
Split a lemon sprinkle with salt to absorb garlic and onion breath.
Chewing parsley sprigs will not only help reduce bad breath but when swallowed improve digestion and reduce intestinal gas.
Herbs That Promote Fresh Breath
- Calendula
- Fenugreek
- Holly
- Rosehips
- Golden Seal
- Peppermint Leaves
- Parsley
- Aniseed
- Coriander
- Dill
- Cardamom Seeds
- Eucalyptus
- Cloves
- Anise
- Green Tea
- Ginger
- Chamomile
- Prickly Ash Tincture
- Slippery Elm
- Tea
- Sunflower Seeds
- Thymol
- Fruits And Vegetable Juices
- Wintergreen
- Butternut Bark Or Root
- Flax Seed
- Lemon Verbena
- Tarragon
- Rosemary
- Spearmint
- Myrrh
- Turmeric
Saving Money
Save time and money by checking for these items in your own kitchen. You may be able to leverage current resources to get the most for your money. Try using herbs to make refreshing and healthy teas. Begin to experiment with a few items to see if they suit your needs. Be sure and consult with your physician because some herbs are may have adverse effects for pregnancy, high blood pressure and other medical conditions.
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September 16th, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for the material, i will give them a try.
God bless You