Halitosis = bad breath. There could
be many reasons for bad breath including poor mouth hygiene, gum infection, having a diet high in strong foods, smoking, cavities, infections, ulcers in the mouth etc.
Homeopathy can help with this condition. Here are some of the most popular remedies that could help.
Carbolic acid: bad breath accompanied with abdominal bloating due to constipation. There may also be nausea and a bad taste in the mouth.
Carbo-v: bad breath with a gum infection where there is pus and blood coming from the gums.
Hepar-sulph: bad breath with a gum infection. The gum infection causes pus.
Kreosote: where there is bad breath and decaying teeth with bleeding gume. There may be a bitter taste in the mouth.
Merc-sol: where there is bad breath with increased salivation. There is a thirst for large quantities of water. This patient will also have oral issues like tooth decay, unhealthy gums an ulcers. The patient may have a sweet or metalic taste in the mouth.
Pulsatilla: for bad breath where there is a dry mouth. The patient is thirstless even though they have a dry mouth.