March 30, 2006

I'm not going to go into a lot of detail on bad breath through the ages here. The thought is rather revolting, really. Instead, I thought I'd share a list of ways people once kept it fresh, either by chewing or in teas.

Greens: Parsley, All mints like Peppermint, spearmint, carrots, celery
Herbs: Cloves, coriander, tarragon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, rosemary, cardamom pods
Fruits: Apples, lemon and other citris
Other: Tooth powder, baking soda in water