Patient's question:
I come from Beijing and am a graduate student. I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 4 years, and he is also a graduate student right now. We have lived together, but every night and the next morning, my breath is particularly bad, to the point where I don't even dare to speak to him. I have to wash my face first before talking to him—it's very embarrassing. I'd like to ask for some secret remedies for treating bad breath?Doctor's answer:
Huangxiang Perilla Tea: 3 grams of Huangxiang and 3 grams of Perilla, steeped in hot water, can be consumed or used to wash the face. Alternatively, use 20 grams of Yangjiao Huangxiang, decocted in water for daily face washing. This product has the effect of aromatic deodorization.Home Remedies for Bad Breath 2. Radish and Mint Soup: 20 grams of radish, 5 grams of mint, decoct radish in water to extract the juice, then steep mint in the juice, and drink it after cooling. This product has the effect of regulating qi and clearing heat.
Home Remedies for Bad Breath 3. Lotus Root and Mung Bean Drink: 10 grams of lotus root and 20 grams of mung bean, decocted together, and the juice is consumed. This product has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
Home Remedies for Bad Breath 4. Gentian and Chinese Yam Soup: 3 grams of gentian, 2 fresh pears (sliced), and 30 grams of Chinese yam, all decocted in water and consumed. This product has the effect of strengthening the spleen and draining fire.