Cleanliness of the tongue is rarely practised in the West.
Our ordinary methods of hygiene neglect this active organ, Some people do of course clean there tongue with a toothbrush.
The intention behind this is good,but the method mistaken,for the bristles irritate the tongue,and do little good.
The Yogic method use a tongue-scraper made of wood, A coffe spoon will serve instead.
Tun the convex upwards and scrape the tongue with the edge After a few moments examine the spoon and you will be convinced.stop only when the spoon no longer yields any impurities.
Then, in front of a mirror, make the expressive although undistingished gesture of sticking out the tongue, and see how clean and pink it is.
If the tongue is burdened the taste buds are coated , mucous matter making them viscous,so that tastes will not be enjoyed so acutely in thier full freshness, and stimulus will be much reduced.
Finally a coated tongue will somtimes cause bad breath.
How many times should the tongue be scaped? Once or twice a day when teeth are cleaned
