In addition to proper oral hygiene, some natural ingredients such as lemon and honey are assessed by many experts to help improve breathing.
Lemon contains citric acid that helps stimulate saliva secretion, thereby limiting a dry mouth environment, a favorable factor for bacteria to grow. Meanwhile, honey has natural antibacterial properties, contributing to reducing bad breath. According to experts from Cleveland Clinic - the world's leading non-profit academic medical center, USA, honey has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth thanks to antioxidant compounds and natural enzymes, thereby supporting the improvement of bad breath.
In addition, Mayo Clinic - a non-profit medical center in the US, also said that increasing saliva secretion is one of the important measures to control odorful breathing, because saliva helps wash away bacteria and food scraps. When combined with lemon and honey in warm water, this mixture both stimulates saliva secretion and creates a mild antibacterial environment for the oral cavity.
The usage is quite simple: squeeze half a lemon into 200ml of warm water, add a tablespoon of pure honey, stir well and drink in the morning or after meals. Users can also use this mixture to rinse their mouth for about 30 seconds before swallowing or spitting.
However, experts recommend not abusing it because the acid in lemon can affect tooth enamel. It is best to only use it once a day and rinse your mouth again with filtered water after use. If bad breath persists, patients need to see a doctor to find the cause such as gingivitis, tooth decay or digestive diseases.
