60 Cures for Bad Breath
Offensive breath, from derangement of the stomach
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Medicinal treatment
Nux vomica
May be first given, especially if the offensiveness is of frequent occurrence, and is worse after a meal or in the morning.
Dose. -Two drops in a dessertspoonful of water, three times a day, as required – a teaspoonful for a child.
Podophyllum peltatum
If accompanied by biliousness, foul tongue, and putrid taste in the mouth, with constipation.
Dose. -Three drops as Nux Vomica.
Pulsatilla pratensis
Is frequently suitable after Nux, or if the ailment occurs from slight gastric, disturbance, or is principally noticed towards night.
Dose. -As Nux Vomica.
Sulphur
May be found useful in cases of long continuance.
Dose. -Two grains night and morning in a little water.
Accessory treatment
See under Indigestion.
Offensive breath from disease gums:
Medicinal treatment
Mercurius solubilis
Is generally specific. -See under Scurvy of the Gums.
Dose. -Two grains, followed by a mouthful of water, three times a day.
Accessory treatment
Rinse the gums with a solution of Arnica (one teaspoonful of the tincture to twelve of water) once a day, and with tepid water twice a day, and keep the mouth scrupulously clean.
Offensive breath from mercurial salivation
Medicinal treatment
Carbo vegetabilis
Could be first administered.
Dose. -Two grains, as Mercurius sol.
Hepar sulphur
If Carbo Veg. does not produce the desired effect.
Dose. -As Carbo Veg.
Accessory treatment
The use of charcoal as a dentifrice will be found beneficial if the gums are not too tender, carefully rinsing the mouth out afterwards with tepid water.