Chewing on Certain Herbs
Chewing on certain herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, or mint will help keep your mouth fresh. These herbs contain a lot of chlorophyll which freshens breath and resets the halitosis people experience. The smell produced when chewing these herbs have a deodorizing effect that keeps the mouth and breath smelling pleasant longer. The compounds present in these herbs also ward off bacteria that can cause foul smells to develop. Polyphenols act as an agent that keeps the area clean and smelling fresh.
When a person chews on these herbs, the physical motion will dislodge food particles which affect breath quality. The movement also stimulates the salivary glands to make more saliva which acts as the buffering agent against bacteria in the mouth. The saliva washes away the particles and helps eliminate them naturally. These herbs are a better alternative if a person doesn’t want to chew on garlic cloves.
