Why clean your tongue?

According to Ayurvedic Medicine, the tongue is a diagnostic organ, a mirror of the interior of our organism. During sleep, our body does its cleaning and detoxification work, and toxins accumulate on the tongue. These "toxins" cause bad breath, cavities and other oral health problems, so it is very important to remove them with a scraper as soon as we wake up.

Some of the benefits of cleaning your tongue first thing in the morning :

• prevention of bad breath - works so well it's incredible;

• helps the health of teeth and gums , helps prevent cavities and gum infections (if your gums bleed, this practice is transformative if used in conjunction with cardamom toothpaste ) ;

• removal of bacterial toxins accumulated on the tongue overnight, during the body's natural detoxification;

• awakening gastric enzymes for their digestive work, therefore facilitating digestion;

• palate improvement.

HOW TO USE:

You should clean your tongue right after waking up, before brushing your teeth, drinking water or eating any food.

1. In front of the mirror, hold the scraper by the ends with both hands, and place the curved part against the back of the tongue (as far back as you can comfortably go).
2. Using light but firm pressure, slide the scraper from back to front, all the way to the tip of the tongue, removing the yellowish layer that builds up on the surface.
3. Rinse with water and repeat the movement (between 2 and 4 times), until no more residue comes out, and your tongue feels completely clean.
4. Wash the scraper well with hot water, dry with a towel and store.

IMPORTANT:

• Wash the scraper well at the end of each use, and rinse with water before each use.

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

• For hygiene reasons, it is recommended that you replace the scraper every 3 months, as you would with your toothbrush.

• To find out more about our Natural Oral Guide read here .

Some more information

Our tongue scraper is made of 100% copper, and comes inside an organic cotton bag – a thin, elongated and flat “U”-shaped object – it is the perfect ally for this totally natural oral care, which we suggest you be done every morning.

In Ayurvedic Medicine, good digestion is considered the foundation of health. And given that it begins with taste, this system of medicine considered the oldest in the world believes that removing what accumulates on the tongue makes the entire digestive process more stable. Scraping is also responsible for activating the production of saliva, a key element for assimilation.

At the same time, if bacteria are not removed, taste buds can become blocked over time, which can lead to false cravings or the inability to taste certain flavors in food.

In relation to bad breath, it can be responsible for a negative impact on day-to-day life, damaging self-esteem and even interpersonal relationships. Typically, it is caused by toxins deposited at the back of the tongue, an area that is quite difficult to reach with a toothbrush , so cleaning will help achieve healthier breath.

Finally, this practice, when combined with oil pulling, brushing and flossing, helps remove bacteria responsible for periodontal problems, plaque, tooth decay, infections and gum recession, making the scaler an excellent tool promoting the health of teeth and gums. That's why we have a TEETH KIT available with everything we need to have perfect oral care .