Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Halitosis (Bad Breath) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Halitosis (Bad Breath) - Basics

Halitosis, or bad breath, refers to an unpleasant odor of the breath and can be the symptom of several different conditions. Commonly, halitosis is the result of an oral issue such as dry mouth, poor dental hygiene and/or infection. However, bad breath can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem including respiratory tract infection, trimethylaminuria and other conditions.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Halitosis.

Halitosis (Bad Breath) - Diagnostic Patterns

The Chinese Medicine treatment of halitosis (bad breath) generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).

The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of halitosis (bad breath):

• Stomach Fire

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Halitosis (Bad Breath) - Related Chinese Herbs

The following (2) chinese herbs may be useful for halitosis (bad breath). In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.

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