5 home remedies for bitter mouth (and how to do it)

Some home remedies for bitter mouth, such as ginger tea or chamomile spray with flaxseed, help relieve the sensation of a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth, as they stimulate the production of saliva, reducing dryness in the mouth.

A bitter mouth is a symptom that can be caused by poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, dental problems such as cavities or gingivitis, gastroesophageal reflux, stress, burning mouth syndrome, use of medication or chemotherapy treatment, for example. See all the causes of bitter mouth.

Home remedies can help relieve a bitter mouth, or symptoms such as thick saliva, burning tongue or difficulty swallowing food, being a good option to complement the treatment recommended by your doctor or dentist.

5 home remedies for bitter mouth

The main remedies for dry mouth are:

1. Ginger tea

Ginger tea is an excellent home remedy for dry mouth as it stimulates saliva production and also has a beneficial effect on digestion, which is another problem associated with dry mouth.

Furthermore, this tea has antiemetic and anti-inflammatory effects that help combat bitter mouth caused by gingivitis or gastroesophageal reflux.

Ingredients

• 2 cm of ginger root;
• 1 liter of water.

Preparation mode

Place the ginger root and water in a pan and let it boil for about 10 minutes. When warm, strain and drink several times during the day.

Another great home remedy that is effective in combating dry mouth is to prepare an infusion of chamomile with flaxseed that can be used throughout the day, whenever you feel the need.

Ingredients

• 30 g of flaxseeds;
• 1 g of dried chamomile flowers;
• 1 liter of water.

Preparation mode

Add chamomile flowers to 500 ml of water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and reserve filtered.

Next, add the flaxseeds to another container with 500 mL of boiling water and shake for 3 minutes, filtering after this period. Then just mix the two liquid parts and place in a container with a spray bottle and keep it stored in the refrigerator.

3. Clove tea

Clove tea is a good option for a home remedy for bitter mouth, especially caused by gum problems, such as gingivitis or periodontitis, for example.

This is because clove tea has eugenol in its composition with analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, which helps with pain and inflammation of the gums.

Ingredients

• 10 units of cloves;
• 1 cup of water.

Preparation mode

Put the cloves and water to boil for 5 minutes and cover. Wait for it to cool, strain and swish for 20 to 30 seconds, twice a day. Spit out the tea afterwards. Check out other home remedies for gingivitis.

4. Fennel tea

Fennel tea is rich in malic acid, an aromatic compound with powerful antacid, anti-inflammatory and digestive action that helps relieve a bitter mouth sensation caused by gastroesophageal reflux.

Furthermore, this tea helps reduce stomach acidity, improve digestion and combat nausea and poor digestion.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of dried fennel seeds;
• 1 cup (tea) of water.

Preparation mode

Mash or crush the fennel seeds. In a pan, add water and bring to a boil. After turning off the heat, add the fennel seeds, cover the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes. Strain the drink and drink up to 3 cups of this tea per day, for up to 2 weeks in a row. See other home remedies for reflux.

Fennel tea should not be used by children under 12 years of age or people with allergies to anise or the compound anethole. Furthermore, this tea is also contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with hyperestrogenism, women with breast cancer or taking hormone replacement therapy or people using anticoagulant medications.

5. Witch hazel and peppermint elixir

The witch hazel and peppermint elixir helps to alleviate the feeling of a bitter mouth, being an option to replace mouthwashes, as most have alcohol in their composition which can cause dryness in the mucous membranes of the mouth and worsen dry mouth.

Furthermore, this elixir helps to freshen your breath and combat bad breath. See also home remedies for bad breath.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of witch hazel extract;
• 3 drops of peppermint essential oil;
• ½ cup (tea) of vegetable glycerin.

Preparation mode

In a clean, dry glass container with a lid, add all the ingredients and mix well. Put some of the elixir in your mouth and swish it after brushing your teeth. Spit then.

This elixir can also be used throughout the day, whenever you feel the need.

Witch hazel and peppermint elixir should not be used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.