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  • 08 October 2025
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Unexpected Herb Treats Tooth Decay


Khaberni - Cardamom is one of the natural substances that help in the elimination of tooth decay and improving oral health, in addition to having numerous health benefits.

According to draxe, here are the benefits of cardamom for the mouth, teeth, and overall health.

Cardamom is a very effective treatment for a common problem known as bad breath, and simply chewing its seeds helps eliminate any foul smells emanating from your mouth. Even some types of gum contain cardamom for this very reason.

A recent study found that cardamom oil is effective in combatting bacteria that cause oral diseases, such as Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans.

In addition, the cineole, the main active ingredient in cardamom oil, acts as a strong antiseptic known for its ability to eliminate bacteria causing bad breath and other infections.

It helps in treating decay not only does this spice play a role in killing bacteria responsible for bad breath, but it may also help prevent tooth decay, or even treat decay and erosion of teeth and enjoys all the benefits of cleansing gum, but without any negative side effects (like stickiness).

Cardamom can not only kill the bacteria in your mouth, but also chewing it encourages the flow of cleansing saliva while the fibrous outer layer of the pod can provide mechanical cleaning for your teeth.

It helps in treating cancer this medicinal herb is promising even in the treatment of cancer, showing potential as a natural treatment for it.

Animal studies have shown its potential as a chemopreventive agent or as an agent used to inhibit, delay, or reverse the growth of cancer.

Researchers have found a significant reduction in tumor occurrence and number when consuming cardamom powder orally, and the study concluded that cardamom has potential as a chemopreventive agent against bimodal skin cancer.

In general, the phytochemicals found in this spice, including cineole and limonene, have the capacity to play a protective role against the development of cancer.

It lowers blood pressure Cardamom helps lower blood pressure, which is essential for maintaining heart and kidney health.

The Original Drug Research Center at the Department of Medicine at RNT Medical College in India conducted a study published in the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics to assess the effect of giving three grams of cardamom powder daily in two divided doses over 12 weeks on 20 individuals newly diagnosed with stage one hypertension, and an improvement in blood pressure levels and a significant increase in antioxidants occurred.

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