Tongue Cleaning (Jihwa Nirlekhana)

Meaning

Cleaning the tongue every morning removes accumulated toxins (Ama) that settle overnight and prevents their reabsorption.

Why It Matters

• ✔ Removes toxins (Ama) from the body
• ✔ Improves digestion and taste perception
• ✔ Freshens breath naturally
• ✔ Stimulates internal organs via tongue points
• ✔ Prevents bacterial buildup

How To Do It

1. 1 Use a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper
2. 2 Gently scrape from back to front 7–14 times
3. 3 Rinse mouth with warm water
4. 4 Observe the coating — it reveals your digestive health
5. 5 Perform before brushing teeth

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