Eucalyptus – Halitosis Herb
You are probably familiar with the smell of eucalyptus when it comes to medicated cough drops, but eucalyptus is also an herbal remedy for bad breath. You might have noticed the aroma of eucalyptus in mouthwash and there is good reason for that. The eucalyptus is used in the form of eucalyptol, which is derived from eucalyptus oil.
The ingredient in eucalyptus that fights bad breath is cineol, which also has antiseptic properties. There are several other herbs that contain cineol, such as rosemary, tarragon, and lavender. None of these other herbs has as high a cineol content as eucalyptus.
Unfortunately, the goodness of the eucalyptus as an herb to fight bad breath is defeated by one of the main ingredients in the mouthwash. Alcohol is necessary to dissolve the eucalyptol. Water just won’t do it. Alcohol will dry out your mouth, creating the conditions for bad breath. Right there you have defeated the whole purpose of having eucalyptus in your bad breath products. And don’t think of using straight eucalyptus oil – it can be toxic!
The simplest, most natural method to take advantage of eucalyptus as a natural herbal cure for bad breath is to chew a leaf.
