Mouth is a very easy to get infection.infection occuringat the extremity of the root of a tooth or within the tooth itself can cause infection.

Mukhashudhi(mouth purification)

Purpose- to purify the tongue region

Required resources - nil

Procedure -

• Open the mouth and take out the tongue fully.
• Keep tips of the three fingers (index, middle and ring) of the right hand at the root of the tongue,keeping small fingerand thumb of that hand apart.
• Now clean the root region of the tongue by gently cleaning and massaging the said area by moving the above mentioned three fingers in up-down movements
• For removing the sticky mucus. Cleanse the tongue by doing action for 4-5 times.

Note-

This kriya suppose to be done with empty stomach asotherwise due to vomiting sensation,the contents of the stomch may be vomited out.

Benefits-

• Cleanses the root region of the tongue.
• Inproves the health of the throat.
• Helps in produing clear sounds.
• Helps in proper digestion.
• Stimulates salivary glands.