Wow, it turns out that gargling with salt water has many benefits
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Some people diligently gargle with salt water to maintain a healthy mouth and throat. The salt water solution is used as a natural mouthwash in place of the mouthwash commonly sold in stores or pharmacies.
Launching Medical News Today, actually gargling with salt water does not necessarily kill all the bacteria in the mouth and throat. However, a salt water solution can help bring germs trapped between your gums, teeth, and throat to the surface.
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After the germs are brought to the surface, they can disappear when the mouth rinse of the salt water solution is removed from the mouth. Here are some of the benefits of gargling with salt water for mouth and throat health:
1. Relieves sore throat
Gargle with salt water can be a way to cure sore throat naturally. As reported by Healthline, gargling with salt water can help treat sore throat accompanied by a cold or flu.
Things to remember, gargling with salt water can only treat mild inflammation symptoms such as discomfort or itching in the throat. If the sore throat is severe, besides gargling with salt water, you still need to use medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
2. Help deal with sinus and respiratory tract infections
A study has shown that the benefits of gargling with salt water can help reduce the severity of viral or bacterial infections. Some of these types of bacterial infections come from colds, flu, sore throat, and mononucleosis. Other studies have also shown that gargling with salt water can relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.
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3. Relieve the symptoms of thrush
Another benefit of gargling with salt water is that it can be a way to get rid of thrush faster. Canker sores are lesions or sores that develop on the mucous membrane in the mouth.
These sores can appear on the gums, tongue, or inner lining of the mouth. Routinely gargling with salt water can relieve pain as well as accelerate healing of wounds due to thrush.