By far the best-studied benthos are the macrobenthos, those forms larger than 1 mm (0.04 inch), which are dominated by polychaete worms, pelecypods, anthozoans, echinoderms, sponges, ascidians, and crustaceans.
Gargling with salt water several times a day is an effective treatment for chest congestion. While the salt helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract, the hot water reduces irritation in the throat. 1  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water.  Mix well until the salt is dissolved thoroughly.
Fennel not only improves digestion, but also can reduce bad breath and body odor that originates in the intestines. Give raw carrots as a midday treat to help scour teeth of bacteria-laden plaque, a common cause of bad breath. Cardamom tea contains cineole, a potent antiseptic that kills bad-breath bacteria and sweetens breath. Thymol, one of the constituents of thyme, is contained in antiseptic mouthwashes.