Chewing a few cardamom seeds is a natural and effective remedy for combating bad breath. ... (it's very popular in the Middle East), tea (especially chai), or healthy smoothies.

Chewing cardamom seeds can alter the mouth's pH levels and help your body make more saliva. This helps keep your mouth moist and protects you against dental health issues like cavities.

Initially a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Arabic foods, it has also gained popularity in the West. Cardamom comes from the seeds of several plants in the same family as ginger.