Which type of "bad breath" do you have? Understand 4 causes of bad breath and improvement methods

Some people look neat and polished on the outside, but as soon as they speak, they emit a stench of sewers and rot, and this disgusting breath instantly lowers their impression score. On the other hand, if you find that people around you are unwilling to get close and often turn their faces to breathe fresh air, you should be careful to check if you have bad breath!

 

 

First check if you have bad breath!

 

Before learning improvement methods, first check if you have bad breath.

1. Ask people around you:

Close friends around you are the most direct; many people find it difficult to notice whether their breath is strong or not. Asking relatives and friends around you is the best approach. At the same time, if you also find that people around you have bad breath issues, you might as well tell them so they can start taking care of their health early.

2. Licking the spoon:

If you really feel awkward asking people around you or are afraid they might not honestly tell you, you can try licking a spoon or the back of your hand with your tongue, then wait 20 seconds until the saliva on the spoon or back of your hand is almost dry, and then smell the spoon or back of your hand to see if the smell is strong.

 

What type of bad breath do you have?

 

Bad breath can basically be divided into four types. Today, let's talk about the causes of various "bad breath" types, improvement methods, and recommended tea therapies.

Causes of bad breath:

Drainage Smell: If the bad breath smells like drainage, it originates from stomach heat. Stomach heat means the stomach has fire, caused by excessive consumption of fried foods leading to excess heat and virtual heat caused by staying up late. Both conditions exhibit heat symptoms such as gum pain and constipation. People with this type of bad breath are also prone to heatiness, thirst, hunger, and have dry, hard stools.

Sour and rancid smell: Caused by digestive dysfunction leading to indigestion, resulting in internal retention of phlegm and dampness. People with this type of bad breath often experience symptoms such as stomach bloating, chest tightness, and heaviness in the body and head.

Foul odor: Caused by the invasion of external pathogens due to a cold, leading to the accumulation of phlegm and dampness, resulting in nasal mucus. Besides those caused by external infections, our mouth and nose are connected, and during a cold, there is especially a lot of nasal mucus and phlegm accumulation, causing blockage in the nasal cavity and throat, forming a bad smell. Those who already have rhinitis or nasal allergies are also prone to bad breath.

Foul odor: Poor oral hygiene (smoking, inadequate brushing, preference for spicy foods). Periodontal disease and cavities can easily cause bad breath; this type of bad breath caused by poor oral hygiene has a foul odor.

 

 

Once you know which type of bad breath you have, you need to start solving it!

 

Recommended tea remedies for bad breath:

Bad breath caused by staying up late:
Stay Overnight Eye Care Tea Therapy

*5pcs per pack*

Ingredients: Chrysanthemum, wolfberry, cassia seed, licorice

Clears heat and brightens the eyes, fights fatigue, helps improve bad breath caused by staying up late

Directions: Pour in boiling water and cover.15Ready to drink in minutes, can be brewed3～4times, until the tea has no taste.

 

 

 

Bad breath caused by weak spleen and stomach:
Low Power Tea Therapy

*5pcs per pack*

Ingredients: Codonopsis, Poria, Atractylodes, Licorice, Cimicifuga

Promotes yang and refreshes the mind, regulates qi and dispels dampness, can help improve bad breath caused by spleen and stomach weakness, while relieving symptoms caused by phlegm-dampness such as abdominal bloating, heavy head and body, and lack of energy

Directions: Pour in boiling water and cover.15Ready to drink in minutes, can be brewed3～4times, until the tea has no taste.

*Note: People with a cold should not drink this drink.

 

 

 

 

Bad breath caused by long-term smoking and drinking:
Damp-Heat Type Diarrhea Tea

*5pcs per pack*

Ingredients: Atractylodes,Fructus Aurantii, Agastache, Hawthorn, Licorice

Efficacy: Clears heat, strengthens the spleen, and resolves dampness. Suitable for sticky, loose stools with a foul odor or a burning sensation in the anus caused by overeating or drinking alcohol and smoking.

Usage: Pour boiling water over and cover, steep for 15 minutes before drinking. Can be brewed 3 to 4 times until the tea loses its flavor.

*Note: Pregnant women should not drink

 

 

 

If you want to improve bad breath, daily conditioning is also important！

 

Ways to improve bad breath:

1. Lifestyle

If there are smokers, they can choose to quit smoking. Additionally, everyone needs to brush their teeth morning and night, eat less strongly flavored food, and maintain oral hygiene.

 

 

2. Diet

Here are some soups recommended for relieving bad breath:

 Friends who want to clear stomach heat can try "Winter Melon, Burdock, and Clam Soup"

Ingredients: Half a jin of winter melon with skin, 1 burdock root, 200g clams, 15g gorgon fruit, 1-3 slices of ginger

practice:
1⃣Wash all ingredients and set aside.
2⃣Cut the winter melon into large pieces. Peel the burdock and cut into thick slices.
3⃣Put the clams in boiling water and cook for a few minutes until the shells open.
4⃣ Add about 2000ml of water to the pot, put in all the ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook for 1 hour.
5⃣Finally, add salt to taste.

Efficacy: Clears heat and promotes diuresis, soothes bad breath, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), yellowish urine, bitter mouth, dry mouth, and other symptoms. Winter melon has a sweet and mild taste, is slightly cold in nature, can strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, improve appetite, promote urination, and clear heat; burdock is warm in nature and sweet in taste, with the effect of enhancing immunity; clams help clear heat and detoxify, promote diuresis; Euryale seeds strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness; fresh ginger is pungent in taste and slightly warm in nature, enters the lung and spleen meridians, can help induce sweating and release the exterior, warm the middle and stop vomiting, warm the lungs and stop coughing.

Tip: You can add carrots and corn to the soup according to personal preference, which will make the flavor fresher and more delicious.

 

Friends who want to strengthen their spleen and stomach can try "Clear Base Soup Drink"

Ingredients: 10g Chinese yam, 10g coix seed, 5g poria, 5g white atractylodes, 10g lotus seed, 10g white hyacinth bean
practice:
1⃣ Rinse all the ingredients with water, then put them into the pot, add 1.2 liters of water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2⃣ Bring to boil, then turn to low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
3⃣ Turn off the heat and simmer until the temperature is suitable for drinking.

Efficacy: This soup is based on Si Shen Tang (Chinese yam, coix seed, poria, lotus seed), which can strengthen the spleen, nourish the complexion, generate fluids, and reduce dryness. It also includes Atractylodes macrocephala to tonify the spleen and dispel dampness, and hyacinth bean to strengthen the spleen and transform dampness, improving spleen and stomach function, promoting smooth qi circulation, and eliminating internal dampness. It lays a good foundation for autumn "tonic" preparation, ensuring proper nourishment without wasting money!

Notice:
▪ This soup is suitable for people with phlegm-damp constitution, often accompanied by body heaviness, poor appetite, and slight obesity. It can help dispel dampness, strengthen the spleen, aid in weight loss, and regulate the body!
▪To see noticeable results, please take it continuously for one week.
▪ Since foods that remove dampness generally have a downward effect, they are contraindicated for pregnant women.