Pomegranate peel has many benefits, including preventing dental problems, improving oral hygiene, and its ability to prevent bad breath, gingivitis and dental plaque. Here is how pomegranate peels should form an integral part of your medicine cabinet, according to the Indian “Bold Sky” website. .
A study published in Alternative Medicine Review revealed the benefits of rinsing the mouth with mouthwash made from pomegranate peel for more than a minute, and its contribution to reducing the number of colony forming units for plaque bacteria by 84%. Moreover, it also acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which reduces Inflammation in the event of gum swelling, and thus get rid of gum disease.
Bad breath
To get rid of bad breath, add 1 teaspoon of sun-dried pomegranate peel powder to a cup of water and mix well. Gargle with this solution first thing in the morning
Gum disease
If you are prone to developing gum disease or gingivitis, massage the affected area with dry pomegranate peel powder before brushing your teeth. Leave it on for 10 –
15 minutes before rinsing it off with water. Do this frequently to prevent bleeding or sore gums.
Dental plaque
All you have to do to deal with plaque is to rinse your mouth with a solution of pomegranate peel early in the morning. Do this for at least a minute and then brush your teeth to naturally fight plaque.
This story first appeared at The Nation Press.
