Jihva Prakshalana (tongue cleaning) is an important part
the oral hygiene of dinacharya (Ayurvedic daily routine). Ayurveda explains that while you are sleeping at night, your
digestive system works to detoxify itself. During this process, ama (toxic
matter) is brought to the surface of your tongue, creating the coating
found on your tongue first thing in the morning. Ayurveda recommends using a
tongue cleaner in the morning, after brushing your teeth, to avoid reabsorbing
the ama. By removing this coating, your tongue’s pores and taste buds function
more efficiently. The sweeping action of the tongue cleaner gently removes the
coating on your tongue and activates the salivary glands by massaging your
tongue. Cleaning your tongue reduces the oral bacteria that can cause bad
breath and improves digestion. Stainless
Steel is good for vata, pitta or kapha and Copper is good for vata or kapha.
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Removes ama
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Improves digestion
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Reduces oral bacteria
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Enhances sense of taste
How to use your tongue cleaner:
Hold each end of the tongue cleaner with your hands and place
the arch of the cleaner towards the root of your tongue. Gently pull the tongue
cleaner forward to the tip of your tongue and then rinse the film off the
cleaner. Repeat several times until you have covered the full surface of your
tongue. Rinse your mouth with water when finished.