While tongue scraping has been an important part of many traditional health codes in the world, the importance of this part of regular hygiene has not been emphasized in regular health. It wasn’t until the last century that any such tongue cleaning implements would appear on the market.
But as the quest for better health progresses more and more people are becoming aware of the various benefits of this healthy practice. In the following article, we will delve a little deeper into the subject of tongue scraping and discuss some of its benefits
The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
According to Indian Medical Traditions as recorded in the Ayurveda, maintaining the hygiene of the mouth is essential to maintaining the hygiene of the inner body and its major organs. Because the tongue is a repository for so much dead cell and bacteria, and so much of that collects right there on the back of the tongue, it is important to clear all this out regularly.
Following are some of the most important benefits of using a tongue scraper regularly:
- Removes the buildup of toxins and bacteria on the tongue
- Removes the sticky film that contributes to halitosis
- Promotes improved digestive health
- Maintains the hygiene of the taste buds for better sensory perception
- Potentially stimulates the internal organs
What Type of Tongue Scraper is Best for Me?
There are tongue scrapers to suit every tongue and budget. The best selection for you is the one you like the most and will probably use every single day. You will find tongue scrapers made from every material imaginable from eco-friendly bamboo to whalebone and illegal ivory. Traditional Ayurvedic tongue scrapers were made of tin, brass and even gold. But you will probably find that a steel option works well for you. Steel is a durable non-porous surface that will do a good job without retaining any bacteria population.
You will also find that there are some considerable size differences and you will need the option that fits your hands and mouth perfectly. There are also two-handed and one-handed orientations this will be a decision made by the individual as both are equally effective when used regularly.
A good tongue scraper will cost about the same as your average toothbrush and because they lack the soft bristles, they tend to last much longer.
Getting down to the action is the simplest thing, just a gentle forward motion from the back of the tongue to the front. Do this in the morning to kill morning breath and stay healthy all day.
