To reap
the benefits of this Ayurvedic routine, you need to do it on a daily basis.
Here’s how:
- In the morning upon rising,
and on an empty stomach, head over to your bathroom sink. - Brush and floss first to
loosen debris, then grab your tongue scraper. - Standing in front of a
mirror, scrape your tongue by simply holding the two ends of the scraper
in both hands, sticking out your tongue, and placing the scraper as far
back on your tongue as comfortably possible. - With firm but gentle
pressure, scrape the surface of your tongue in one long stroke, from back
to front. - Rinse the scraper under
water. - Repeat until your tongue
feels clean and is free of coating. It usually takes 5-10 swipes.
Where to buy a tongue scraper.
Tonguescrapers are inexpensive and can be found at most health food stores as well as
online. Chose a stainless steel scraper over a plastic one; they’re easier to
clean and are ideal for balancing for all Ayurvedic constitutions and
imbalances.
In a
pinch, the side of a metal spoon can be effective!
The bottom line.
Adding
tongue scraping to your morning oral care routine can remove the bacteria that
leads to bad breath and dampens the taste of food. It’s an ancient Ayurvedictradition that is truly timeless.
INDISCHEN Tongue Cleaners Scraper.