Cleaning the tongue is an important part of an Ayurvedic daily routine, but its benefits extend far beyond oral health. According to Ayurveda, taste is considered the first stage of digestion, linking the tongue to the digestive process. Ayurveda also teaches that different areas of the tongue share direct connections with various internal organs. Thanks to these connections, the surface of your tongue can be a strong indicator of your overall state of balance. Why Use a Tongue Cleaner? Scraping the tongue with a tongue cleaner helps freshen breath, improves the sense of taste, and supports gentle internal cleansing and elimination of toxins.Thanks to the tongue’s connection with other internal organs, cleaning the tongue daily is a great way to gain insight into your deeper health and to keep tabs on any new changes that might occur.It also massages and awakens the internal organs, stimulates the digestive capacity, and ensures that you start your day feeling as fresh and clean as possible.Banyan’s tongue cleaner mirrors the design of tongue scrapers that have long been used in India. It can clean tongues of all shapes and sizes, covering broad areas of the tongue with each stroke. How to Clean the Tongue in 4 Easy Steps: Ayurveda recommends using a tongue cleaner at the start of each day on an empty stomach. Hold the two ends of the tongue cleaner in both hands.Extend the tongue and place the tongue cleaner on the surface of the tongue, as far back as is comfortable.Press down gently and pull the tongue cleaner forward to remove the unwanted coating.Rinse the tongue cleaner and repeat as necessary, about 3–5 times. A note on cleaning your tongue cleaner: Stainless steel is naturally antimicrobial. Rinsing your tongue cleaner in hot water will suffice to keep it clean. For added measure, you can wipe it down with an alcohol swab on occasion, but this is not necessary on a daily basis. Health Benefits Enhances the sense of tastePromotes overall oral and digestive healthGently stimulates the internal organsIncreases your awareness of your state of health Quality Commitment Banyan is committed to providing the highest quality Ayurvedic products using certified organic+ herbs that are fairly traded and sustainably sourced. +Certified Organic by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture 2020 20+ Years Serving the Ayurvedic Community Banyan Botanicals was founded in 1996 out of a deep love for the wisdom of Ayurveda and a passion for high-quality traditional herbs. Today, Banyan offers a large selection of Ayurvedic herbs and operates as a resource for inspirational and informative Ayurvedic content.