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Bad breath is a common health problem that often causes embarrassment and discomfort to people. Many people think that bad breath is just caused by a poor diet or poor oral hygiene, but in fact bad breath can also be a potential sign of the disease. Especially for people over 50 years old, bad breath needs to be paid more attention. This article will interpret bad breath from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, introduce some of the possible diseases, and provide ancient and modern prescriptions for reference.
First, a putrid smell: If bad breath has a foul smell in it, such as a rancid smell, it could be a sign of periodontal disease. In TCM theory, periodontal disease is classified as a manifestation of halitosis. Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of periodontal tissues, which is mainly caused by the residue of tartar and plaque in the oral cavity. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of the ancient formula "Dragon Tooth San", which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
Second, fruity bad breath: If bad breath has a fruity or sweet taste, it may be a sign of diabetes. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diabetes is caused by a weak spleen and stomach, which leads to the accumulation of damp heat and blood stasis in the body, which in turn causes bad breath. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of the ancient recipe "Four Gentlemen's Soup", which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying.
Again, fishy bad breath: If bad breath has a fishy smell, it may be caused by kidney deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kidney deficiency leads to a deficiency of yang qi and impaired spleen and stomach function, which can lead to bad breath. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of the ancient recipe "Liuwei Dihuang Pill", which has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi.
Finally, sour bad breath: If bad breath has a sour taste, it may be caused by acid reflux. In TCM theory, acid reflux is considered to be a manifestation of the upward reversal of gastric qi, and its main cause is the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of the ancient formula "Baohe Pill", which has the effect of reconciling stomach qi, relieving pain and reducing swelling.
To sum up, bad breath can be a sign of a variety of underlying conditions that need to be taken seriously. Traditional Chinese medicine provides some ancient prescriptions for reference, but when choosing the best method, you still need to consult a professional Chinese medicine doctor. At the same time, maintaining good oral hygiene, eating reasonably, and having regular oral check-ups are also important measures to prevent bad breath.
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References: 1 a chinese herbal formula for treating halitosis: an outcomes study. chin j integr med.spring 2011;17(3):227-231.