Benefits of Tongue Cleaning:
Reduces the Ama (toxins) and bacteria on the tongue that cause bad breath
Enhances the sense of taste
Improves digestion
Gently stimulates the internal organs
Helps eliminate unattractive coating on the tongue
Bad breath
We’ve all heard about the importance of healthy teeth and gums, but what about the health of the tongue? After all, the tongue is the first major organ in the body to come into contact with food. Undigested food particles that linger upon the tongue—often manifesting as a white, thick coat—can prevent the tongue from fully tasting flavors. This coating can also cause unwanted toxicity within the body, bad breath, and poor oral hygiene.
According to Ayurveda, cleaning the tongue every morning is an important part of the daily oral hygiene routine, along with regular brushing, flossing, and oil pulling.
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To use, stand in front of a mirror and stick out your tongue. Place the scraper as far back on your tongue as possible, and holding the two ends of the scraper in both hands, pull it toward the tip of the tongue. With a firm but gentle pressure, scrape the surface of your tongue in one long stroke. Rinse the scraper and repeat until your tongue feels clean and is free of coating (usually 5–10 times).
After cleaning your tongue, rinse your mouth with warm water. Follow by using the Vedic mouth swish, for optimal oral hygiene.
Benefits of Tongue Cleaning:
Reduces the Ama (toxins) and bacteria on the tongue that cause bad breath
Enhances the sense of taste
Improves digestion
Gently stimulates the internal organs
Helps eliminate unattractive coating on the tongue
Bad breath
We’ve all heard about the importance of healthy teeth and gums, but what about the health of the tongue? After all, the tongue is the first major organ in the body to come into contact with food. Undigested food particles that linger upon the tongue—often manifesting as a white, thick coat—can prevent the tongue from fully tasting flavors. This coating can also cause unwanted toxicity within the body, bad breath, and poor oral hygiene.
According to Ayurveda, cleaning the tongue every morning is an important part of the daily oral hygiene routine, along with regular brushing, flossing, and oil pulling.
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To use, stand in front of a mirror and stick out your tongue. Place the scraper as far back on your tongue as possible, and holding the two ends of the scraper in both hands, pull it toward the tip of the tongue. With a firm but gentle pressure, scrape the surface of your tongue in one long stroke. Rinse the scraper and repeat until your tongue feels clean and is free of coating (usually 5–10 times).
After cleaning your tongue, rinse your mouth with warm water. Follow by using the Vedic mouth swish, for optimal oral hygiene.
