A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Herbal Mouth Freshners in the Management of Halitosis

Abstract

Halitosis is an unpleasant odor in the oral cavity that stimulates poor oral health. The bad odor is a taboo that creates hesitation and embarrassment in society. This is not under the voluntary control of an individual. Various herbal ingredients are found to refresh the bad odor and provide cooling sensations. This review focus on the herbal mouth freshners which are used to treat Halitosis or Oral malodour. The review gives an introductory of mouth Freshners in combating halitosis, the traditional herbal ingredients and their efficiency in mouth Freshners and additional potent benefits such as Antimicrobial, antioxidants, anti- inflammatory, antifungal and wound healing properties were explored. Mouth freshners are found to show an instant therapeutic efficacy in reducing bad odor, giving a refreshment which lasts for some period of time. It has also been more advantageous to use herbal mouth fresheners when compared to artificial or synthetic ones. Understanding the role of mouth Freshners in oral care highlights the overall well-being of the society. Hence, herbal mouth freshners are the major requirement at present to combat the bad odor and to get instant effect which prevents the risk of hesitation, embarrassment, and anxiety with increased oral quality life of the people.