Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : February 15, 2016 11:02 AM IST
Body odour -- even after you have taken a shower with a fragrant soap, few hours later you do not smell so 'fresh'. Be it after hours of travelling or staying indoors for the entire day, unpleasant body odour is quite common, that not only makes you,but also the people around you uncomfortable. If this is the case with you, rather than investing in those expensive perfumes to mask body odour, here is a simple natural remedy you can try -- fenugreek seeds. Also read how to use methi or fenugreek for 20 health problems.
How does fenugreek help?
One of the key causes of persistent body odour is the accumulation of the hardened mucus and other harmful toxins in body [1]. Right from nasal and oral passages to gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and vagina, these toxins remain in the body and pass through the blood stream to various parts of the body. Although some toxins are eliminated through sweat and urine, some are still present in the body. In such cases, drinking fenugreek tea not only helps in flushing out the toxins but also exerts antibacterial activity, inhibiting bacterial growth and infection, which might worsen the condition [2]. Here are 8 tips to control body odour.
Recipe for fenugreek
Add a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to 250 ml of water and allow it to boil till it reduces to half the initial volume. Drink this tea regularly on an empty stomach to eliminate toxins from the body and hence, fight body odour naturally. Another alternative is to eat a spoonful of methi seeds soaked overnight to reduce body odour and even bad breath. Read more about how to control excessive sweating and body odour.
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