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- In Asia tongue cleaning has been part of daily oral hygiene for many thousands of years. This means that the surface of the tongue is scraped every morning. This method is now recommended by Western dentists – and for very good reason. Ayurveda, the more than 5000 years old Indian medicine recommends the morning cleaning of the tongue by scraping.
- It recommends using a copper tongue scraper, as it has also antibacterial properties. Then a high-quality cooking oil is held in the mouth for a few minutes. This cleans the mucous membranes. Only then can the teeth be cleaned.
- Asian medicine recognises the great importance of the tongue. Diagnosing the tongue speaks to the general state of health and diseases can be recognised from various colourings and structures of the tongue. A pink tongue stands, e.g. for good health.
- Why clean The Tongue? Ayurvedic medicine gives a clear response. The tongue is one of the detoxification organs. Where the coating which builds up over night contains harmful germs, harmful substances and metabolism products. In addition, food leftovers form a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi – especially in the back of the tongue.
- Cleaning the tongue ensures that this toxic surface is removed which also unburdens the purifying and digestive organs as well as the immune system.
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Why clean the tongue? The purifying and digestive organs and immune system are relieved. Tongue cleaning thus contributes to disease prevention. The removal of bacterial and fungi from the tongue helps prevent gingivitis and inflammation of the oral mucous membranes. Regular tongue cleaning fights bad breath. This has been shown by scientific studies. Good breath, better Well Being. Mostly, decomposition bacteria build up on the tongue, as well as food remains and dead cells from the mucous membrane which releases bad-smelling gases. The sense of taste is more intense. Because cleaning the tongue also removes the coating from the taste buds. Use: The plastic cleaners are not always recommended. Because they do not last particularly long, and most importantly, are less hygienic than our design made of copper. The cleaning of the tongue, particularly in the rear section of the mouth is important because the front section is already cleaned through the action of talking. When cleaning it is important to go gently so as not to trigger the gag reflex. That's where our tongue cleaner is a must have item because it is very flat. -
