Jihva Nirlekhana in Ayurveda: How Tongue Hygiene Connects Oral Health with Heart and Lung Health

Scientific investigations have identified associations between periodontal disease and cardiovascular conditions, while clinical studies have demonstrated that effective oral care can even reduce certain forms of hospital-acquired pneumonia. These discoveries have renewed interest in the relationship between oral hygiene and systemic health.
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