Jamu Recipes for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Halitosis is the bad smell originated from the upper gastro intestinal tract, particularly the mouth and stomach. Poor mouth hygiene is the major cause of halitosis as well as neglected dental caries and the failure to maintain teeth and gum health. An empty stomach and gastritis may also cause halitosis. Although there is no physical impairment, halitosis is an annoyance to other people and may affect the social activities of a person.
Recipe # 1
INGREDIENTS:
Firefly shrub (Pluchea indica, daun beluntas)
Young turmeric leaves (Curcuma domestica, daun kunyit muda)
Basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum, daun kemangi)
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Clean wash all the leaves and serve them as “lalap” or raw vegetables as an addition to other dishes. Eat this “lalap every day.
Clean wash all the leaves and serve them as “lalap” or raw vegetables as an addition to other dishes. Eat this “lalap every day.
Recipe # 2
INGREDIENTS:
Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) – 5 leaves
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE
Clean wash the leaves and boil in 2 glasses of pure water and let it boil until left to 1 glass only. Add a little salt and stir well. Drink this ½ glass once a day, every day.
Clean wash the leaves and boil in 2 glasses of pure water and let it boil until left to 1 glass only. Add a little salt and stir well. Drink this ½ glass once a day, every day.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. Before using any of these recipes, the author recommends to consult a physician. All the recipes has been used without any side effects and are considered safe. However, since some people have more sensitive skin or digestive system than others, and since the user’s actual recipe preparation is beyond the control of the author, the author accept no liability with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this page
