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.