While the effect is normally temporary and can't truly act as a cure, they are still worth trying for. Herbs are the typical ingredients of mouthwashes, gums and other products used in clearing the mouth off the smell. It is not only because of the natural smell herbs posses but also because of the anti-bacterial properties they posses. Parsley as well as other herbs rich in chlorophyll can act as good breath fresheners. Who would have overlooked eucalyptus when talking about herbs for bad breath? Eucalyptus globules is contained in most commercial mouthwashes and toothpastes which only supports the idea that this is a good herb for bad breath. Poor oral hygiene can result to the increase of anaerobic bacteria that break down sugar and protein from the food particles left inside your mouth, particularly in between your teeth and at the back of your mouth. This would then result to the production of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs), which would then be the cause of bad breath. Regular gurgling with water is also effective in bad breath treatment. 6. Each more fruits and vegetables. Carrots, apple, cucumber, and parsley contain antioxidants that effectively remove bad breath. They are also effective in cleaning your teeth naturally. And since prevention is proven better than cure, stay away certain foods that can cause bad breath like onion and garlic. Another natural cure for bad breath is drinking plenty of water. Bad breath is caused by anaerobic bacteria that break down sugar and protein into VSCs or volatile sulphur compounds. The VSCs are responsible to the foul smell coming out of your mouth. If drying of the mouth can be minimized by washing it off regularly by drinking plenty of water, the thriving of bacteria on your mouth is lessened, thus curing bad breath. It works fine in scraping that white/whitish thing off your tongue. Pineapple juice If you are bothered with the garlic after taste, drinking pineapple juice will work for you. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) Now, baking soda has a lot of uses when it comes with bad breath remedy since it eats the all the odors of your mouth.