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Roasted cumin for bad breath: What Acharya Balkrishna suggests

Reported by The Statesman 12 Oct 2026, 9:22 am IST 1 min read

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A tiny seed from the kitchen spice box may be the freshest answer to an awkward problem. Acharya Balkrishna suggests roasting it, chewing it slowly, and letting its oils do the work. Here is why it may help, how to use it, and what else keeps your breath clean through the day.

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First reported by: The Statesman
Reporter: statesman news service
Published: Monday, 12 October 2026, 9:22 am IST
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