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8 Natural Mouth Fresheners In Your Kitchen That Are
By Anjali Krishnan
Everyday kitchen ingredients can double as mouth fresheners with several health benefits such as improving heart health, skin ailments and more. We give you eight such ingredients.
You’ve just finished a wholesome meal at a restaurant. There were lentils, gravies prepared in an assortment of spices, rotis, rice, pickles and, of course, a sweet dish to complete the meal. At the end of the meal, the waiter brings you a cheque and a bowl of some sugar-coated mukhwas (mouth freshener).
A closer look at the tiny bowl of mouth freshener and you will notice some familiar spices like seeds, nuts, anise, etc.
But did you know, there are a few natural and common ingredients in your kitchen that make for an excellent mouth freshener? Chewing them offers several benefits too, especially for boosting your oral health.
Here is a list of some of the best natural mouth fresheners you can easily find in your kitchen and the science behind them:
1. Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds are one of the most commonly used and go-to natural mouth fresheners in Indian households. Chewing a few sugar-coated or uncoated fennel seeds after a meal gives an instant shot of refreshment and helps control bad breath. Not just that, these tiny seeds also carry several medicinal properties. The seeds have been used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to digestion, the endocrine system, the reproductive system, the respiratory system and so on.
This is because they are packed with numerous valuable nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, manganese, copper, zinc, and phosphorus. Being a highly nutritious source, the presence of antioxidants and phytonutrients also offers several health benefits.
Chewing fennel seeds helps stimulate the release of nitrite, an element that helps maintain blood pressure levels. It also stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes thereby facilitating proper digestion. As they are a source of several minerals like zinc, calcium, and selenium that helps in treating hormonal imbalances, improving skin texture and fighting acne to leave glowing skin. Some studies also point out its benefit in maintaining good eye health, boosting lactation in breastfeeding mothers and also aiding weight loss.
2. Green cardamom pods
Cardamom helps fight the bacteria in the mouth.
One of the most flavourful spices, cardamom helps fight the bacteria in the mouth. The spice is loaded with a variety of health-promoting nutrients such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, volatile oil (cineole), flavonoids, and ether extracts.
Its extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help in combating bacteria in the mouth which can lead to several oral diseases or infections. Besides, cardamom aids in digestion and related ailments and also boosts heart health.
3. Roasted coriander seeds
Roasted coriander seeds, a major ingredient in mukhwas, make an excellent and natural mouth freshener. Found in almost every Indian kitchen, this spice is known for its flavour making it an indispensable part of Indian cuisine.
Coriander seeds have a presence of a compound named Citronellol helps in refreshing the breath and also treating wounds and ulcers in the mouth due to its antiseptic property. These seeds are packed with phytonutrients and vitamins that help in boosting the immune system. Besides, they have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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