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There is a natural tendency for a substance to move from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration (see osmosis). This means that even water moves from its region of abundance to its region of shortage. Since salt water is more concentrated (less water) than the contents in your mouth (including any germs in there), when you gargle with it, it tends to draw water out of bacterial cells (which have more water in them). All cells are over 70% water and require water to function effectively and hence survive. If the salt water is concentrated enough, it will kill most germs in the mouth and some from the throat.
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What makes a gargoyle a gargoyle?
Gargoyle is a term that comes from the spout that drained water in most of their throats, and it sounded like "gargling", hence the gargoyle.
Do seas contain salt water or fresh water?
All seas have salt water because they have sand which has salt.
Is salt water a chemical property?
Salt water is a solution.
Where is salt water made?
Salt water is obtained by dissolving sodium chloride in water.
What does it mean to desalinate water?
Desalination (to desalinate) means to take out the salt. If you boil salt water, the water turns to gas and leaves the salt behind.
Will gargling salt water kill infection?
Gargling salt water will not kill or get rid of an infection. It will reduce the symptoms and pain of the infection though and will most likely be recommended by your doctor.
Does salt take away tooth infections?
Gargling with salt water can slow the spread of mouth infections.
How much salt to put to make saline water for gargling?
One to two tea spoons of salt for one cup of water.
How do you help esophagus swollen down?
Try gargling salt water or go to your doctor.
What not do with a canker sore?
Don't bite or play with it. Try gargling with salt water to get rid of it.
How do you swelling throat go down?
Try gargling salt water or go to your doctor
What cures Sore throat?
Slippery Elm lozenges, also gargling with warm salt water.
Does gargling water help a sore throat?
It depends on what you are gargling and the cause for the sore throat. Most sore throats are a result of bacterial or viral infection, and gargling frequently with a salt water solution can be very beneficial.
What will help an earache if you don't have any medicine?
gargling warm salt water (this is what i learned from a friends garandmother)
What good benefits can you get from gargling aspirin?
Gargling with aspirin will stop a cold coming on if you get it in time and it will greatly ease the pain of the throat
Can you use salt water on tongue piercing?
Salt water is great for cleansing sores in your mouth (gargling it at least). Can't see why that would be bad for cleansing your tongue piercing. (Just don't swallow! Ouch.)
What is the best way to get the taste of nasal spray out of the back of your throat?
Gargling with warm salt water and brushing your teeth with minty tooth paste.
