Patient's question:
My husband is 22 years old. Since his divorce, his mouth has always smelled a bit. During sex, I feel nauseous. It's said that gypsum can treat bad breath. I don't know if it's just a folk remedy, but can it really help?Doctor's answer:
Gypsum is a cooling medicine, specifically used to address febrile diseases. Bad breath is often a problem of stomach fire, so using gypsum is perfectly fine. Go to the pharmacy and buy 10 grams of gypsum, steep it in half a cup. After steeping, there will be a layer of film on the surface, and inside the film, there will be some impurities. Remove this layer and drink the middle part. Also, set aside the impurities at the bottom of the cup. Steep it for a few days in a row, and it will basically last for three days. This formula is particularly effective for those with intense stomach fire, though it hasn’t been tested on all populations. However, it cannot be recommended for long-term use, as it has certain side effects on the stomach and intestines.Besides treating bad breath, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their constitution and slow down the recovery process.