Comments on: Convenient Herbal Breath Freshness.

Question: Convenient Herbal Breath Freshness.

Baby_Balrog — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:14:13 -0800

I desire some sort of breath-freshening device (i.e. gum or mints) that is all natural and does not contain any sweeteners.

I realize this may, at first glance, seem sort of disgusting, but I realized today after eating lunch that I'm completely sick of sticking sugary crap in my face after I've finished a good meal. I'd prefer that the freshness delivery method be at least somewhat orthodox - perhaps some kind of herbal gum that doesn't contain any sweeteners? I have no inclination to carry a pouch of leaves anywhere on my person to facilitate this appetence.

By: jquinby

jquinby — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:16:39 -0800

I've been to Indian places that have large bowls of this stuff near the door. It's quite tasty, and works pretty well. I don't find it too sweet at all.

And now I'm craving it. Blast!

By: Burhanistan

Burhanistan — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:20:35 -0800

Peelu makes some nice after meal dental gums.
Simply Australian makes excellent toothpicks impregnated with tea tree oils (with flavored varieties).

Both available at Whole Foods/Trader Joe's and other crunchy-type places (or online).

By: tastybrains

tastybrains — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:29:39 -0800

Chew some parsley, it is an excellent natural breath freshener.

By: belladonna

belladonna — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:36:10 -0800

When I was a kid, we had a box of small pine sap chunks (much like this) that we chewed like gum.

By: mostlymartha

mostlymartha — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:40:14 -0800

I have a little bottle of peppermint oil that I keep in my purse. A few drops on your tongue (or in a tiny bit of water) is very refreshing.

By: Burhanistan

Burhanistan — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:48:18 -0800

I have a little bottle of peppermint oil that I keep in my purse. A few drops on your tongue (or in a tiny bit of water) is very refreshing.

Burt's Bees used to make a nice version of that, but they discontinued it. You probably can still find a bottle or two in a store that has a Burt's Bees display.

By: cog_nate

cog_nate — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:48:42 -0800

Seconding the tea tree oil toothpicks. They're intensely minty, last for ~30 minutes, and cost less than a nickel a pop.

By: bricoleur

bricoleur — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:15:13 -0800

Anise seeds. (Main ingredient in jquinby's Pan Masala.)

By: bricoleur

bricoleur — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:15:38 -0800

Oops, I meant fennel seeds.

By: Megafly

Megafly — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:35:30 -0800

Italian Pure crystal Licorice

I like licorice and it is awful strong. If you don't like licorice stay away.

By: konolia

konolia — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:11:15 -0800

Fresh parsley.

By: altcountryman

altcountryman — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:44:25 -0800

I like Peelu, and I enjoy knawing on the fennel seeds at the local Indian restaurant after a meal.

By: hazel

hazel — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:36:58 -0800

listerine strips (not that natural, but at least not sugary & very portable)