DHAKA: A toothache is a very common and painful condition experienced by most of us during our lifetime. The pain gets even worse when one eats or drinks something that is extremely cold, hot or sour.

Although over-the-counter medications are available to relieve a toothache, natural remedies to alleviate the pain are most preferred. This is because these home remedies are comparatively more efficient, easily available and safer than over the counter drugs (OTC) drugs.

One such popular home remedy for a toothache is guava leaves, reports thehealthsite.com.

How guava leaves help in relieving toothache?

Guava leaves act as a powerful natural aid to relieve tooth pain caused due to poor oral hygiene and bacterial infection. These leaves are packed with flavonoids (that shoes anti-bacterial activity) and anti-inflammatory properties making them a perfect remedy to relieve a toothache.

How to use guava leaves to beat a toothache?

Due to its potent anti-inflammatory action, fresh guava leaves are widely used to relieve toothache and also heal mouth sores. Here is how you can use leaves of guava to combat a toothache.

Pluck  fresh and clean (budding or new) leaves of guava and chew it, so that its juice reaches the affected area of the tooth.

Another way to alleviate a toothache is to add four or five fresh guava leaves in boiling water. Add some salt to boiled water and use it as a mouthwash or gargle regularly to attain quick relief from tooth pain.

Although guava leaves are an effective home remedy to relieve toothache, if the pain persists or it’s extremely painful, consult a doctor and get appropriate treatment.

BDST: 2057 HRS, OCT 18, 2014