These amazing benefits of salt water gargle will surprise you

We all know that salt water gargle is a time-tested remedy for a sore throat. But, do you know that salt water gargle can help you to eliminate bad breath? Here, we list out the benefits of salt water gargle.

Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated: August 28, 2018 4:24 pm

Benefits of salt water gargle. © Shutterstock

If you gargle and rinse your mouth with salt water it can help you to keep respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis and canker sores due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. We decode how it can work wonders on her your health.

It can help you to treat a dry cough: It works as an antitussive which can help you to stop coughing.
It can help you to prevent upper respiratory tract infections: According to a Japanese study, gargling with salt water can help you to cut down your risk of respiratory tract infections.
It can help you to banish bad breath: Gargling with salt water can help you to neutralize acid in your mouth which can help you to restore the natural pH level and chuck out the oral bacteria.
It can help you to get rid of bleeding and swollen gums: Do you fret after noticing those blood stains on the apple you are eating? Don’t as salt water gargle can be a boon for you as rinsing your mouth with salt water can help you to deal with inflammation.
It can help you to relieve your toothache: Rinsing your mouth with salt water can help you to eliminate fluid and pus from your tooth which can cause bacterial infections.
It can help you to tackle tonsillitis: If you gargle with salt water it can ease the pain which can result due to tonsils and you will be able to swallow easily and it can also relieve you from a sore throat.
It can help you to get rid of nasal congestion: You will be able to get rid of the mucus build-up in your respiratory tract if you gargle with salt water. Furthermore, it can help you to reduce inflammation and flush out bacteria or virus from your mouth.

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Published: August 28, 2018 4:13 pm | Updated:August 28, 2018 4:24 pm

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