Health ministry warns against home remedies for bad breath
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has advised the public to avoid using home remedies to treat bad breath, citing a lack of scientific evidence.
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AIThe Ministry of Health has advised the public to avoid using home remedies to treat bad breath.
In a statement on X, the ministry noted that while it is commonly believed that gargling with tea or salt can eliminate bad breath, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims or to show that such remedies address the underlying causes.
The ministry explained that bad breath is often caused by the buildup of bacteria on the tongue, gum disease, tooth decay, or dry mouth. While gargling with warm salt water may temporarily relieve a sore or irritated throat, it does not treat the root cause of bad breath.
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