Why clean the tongue?

According to Ayurvedic medicine, tongue is a diagnostic organ, a mirror from the interior of our body. During sleep, our body does its cleaning and detox work, and there are toxins that accumulate in the tongue. These "toxins" cause bad breath, caries and other oral health problems, so it is very important to remove them with the scraper just as we wake up.

Some of the benefits of cleaning the tongue early in the morning:

• prevention of bad breath - It works so well that it is amazing;

• Help in tooth health and gums, it helps prevent cavities and infection in gums (if bleeding this practice is transformative if used in pair with the Toothpaste cardamom);

• Removal of bacterial toxins accumulated in the tongue at night, moment of natural detoxification of the body;

• Awakening from gastric enzymes to your digestive work, therefore facilitating digestion;

• Improvement of the palate.

How to use:

You should clean your tongue right after waking up before washing your teeth, drinking water or ingesting some food.

1. In front of the mirror, hold the scraper at the ends with both hands, and touch the curved part at the bottom of the tongue (as soon as you can comfortably).
2. With a light but firm pressure, slide the back shaving forward to the tip of the tongue, removing the yellowish layer that accumulates to the surface.
3. Pass through water and repeat the movement (between 2 and 4 times), until no more residues leave, and feel the tongue completely clean.
4. Wash the scraper well with hot water, dry with a towel and store.

IMPORTANT:

• Wash the scraper At the end of each use, and pass through water before each use.

• Do not share your scraper with anyone else in the family.

• As a matter of hygiene, it is advised to replace the scraper every 3 months, as you would with your toothbrush.

• To learn more about our natural oral guide read here.

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Ours tongue scraper And composed of 100% copper, and comes inside a biological cotton bag - a thin, elongated and flat -shaped object - is the perfect ally for this totally natural oral care, which we suggest to be done every morning.

In Ayurvedic medicine, good digestion is considered the basis of health. And since it begins with the taste, this system of medicine considered the oldest in the world believes that removing what is accumulated in the language, makes the whole digestive process more stable. Scraping is also responsible for activating saliva production, key element for assimilation.

At the same time, if bacteria removal is not ensured, taste buds may become blocked over time, which may lead to false desires or the impossibility of feeling certain flavors in food.

Regarding bad breath, it can be responsible for a negative impact on everyday life, impairing self-esteem and even interpersonal relationships. It is usually caused by toxins that deposit themselves in the bottom of the tongue, an area that is quite difficult to achieve with the brush, so cleaning will help achieve a healthier breath.

Finally, this practice, when combined with the Oil Pulling, Brush and use of dental wire helps remove bacteria responsible for periodontal problems, bacterial plaque, dental tooth decay, infections and recession of gums, making the scraper an excellent tool to promote the health of teeth and gums.