1. Essential oil mouthwash reduces halitosis and plaque.
2. Study involved 45 obese participants with chronic periodontitis.
3. Patient self-reports indicate significant halitosis improvement.
4. Mouthwash included natural ingredients: lemon, melissa, and grapefruit seed extract.
5. Comparison showed essential oil group had better oral health outcomes.
6. No adverse effects were reported.
7. Study suggests potential non-pharmacological treatment for oral malodor.
8. Calls for larger, longer-term studies for validation.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine