Have you ever suffered from foul breath before? That awful moment where you notice that the people closest to you are ever so subtly trying to lean away? If you have, then listen up. You do not have to let this debilitating problem destroy your social life. Finding an effective bad breath natural remedy can help you avoid becoming a victim of this disease.

A bad breath natural remedy should be preferable to the chemical kind because it do not disrupt your body's natural processes. Some natural remedies are topical, some can be chewed, while some are ingested. An example of a bad breath natural remedy includes gargling or chewing on herbal solutions or mixtures. Below are some natural remedies and why they are effective.

Gargling - Gargling can reduce the amount of anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, which has long been identified to produce the offensive odor. Depending on the solution, gargling also inhibits bacterial growth and removes some food particles left behind after meals. It is recommended to gargle with:

1. Boiled pomegranate peel
2. Citrus juice mixed with water
3. Ginger juice and lemon juice mixed with water 4
4. Two teaspoons of mustard oil and half a teaspoon of salt
5. A small crystal of potassium permanganate mixed with a glass of water
6. Mouthwash that do not contain alcohol as this dries the mouth
7. Baking soda mixed with water

Chewing - Chewing on certain herbs and seeds will promote the production of saliva, which acts as the body's agent against bacterial growth. An effective bad breath natural remedy includes chewing on:

1. Gum
2. Mint / peppermint leaves
3. Sunflower seeds
4. Parsley
5. Coriander leaves (especially effective for odors caused by intake of onions or garlic)
6. Cardamom seeds
7. Fennel seeds

Ingesting - Eating or drinking certain food and drink can help flush away food particles stuck in your mouth. Being hydrated is also very important because a dry mouth is a breeding ground for the bacteria that produce foul breath. Natural remedies include:

1. Water
2. Raw guava with salt
3. Fruits that contain an abundance of Vitamin C (citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges)
4. Unsweetened tea

It's obviously great to have a bad breath natural remedy that you can try at home. Make sure to try one or two remedies from each category to gauge which one works best for you. Do not try them all at the same time because it may aggravate the situation instead of alleviating it.

Author's Bio: 

Gillian is a bad breath expert and co-creator of the bad breath info based web-site: http://bad-breath-begone.com . Get lots more info there on a good Bad Breath Natural Remedy and also check out her Free 10-part Mini-eCourse, "Naturally Remove the Bad Breath Blues", it might be all you’ll ever need (and did I mention it was free!!)