Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice, which involves swishing a mouthful of oil for 10 minutes first thing in the morning. It has several benefits, it improves oral hygiene, eliminates harmful toxins from the mouth thus remove bad breath, whitens the teeth, strengthens the gums and prevents any oral infections.
Features :
- Oil pulling is referred to in Ayurvedic texts as kavala gundusha. Its some of the benefits are .
- Reducing plaque and gingivitis: The act of swishing oil in the mouth is thought to help remove bacteria and other particles that can lead to plaque and gingivitis.
- Whitening teeth: The oil may also help to remove surface stains on the teeth, leading to a brighter smile.
- Moisturizing the mouth: Oil pulling can also help to moisturize the mouth, which can be beneficial for people with dry mouth (xerostomia).
How to Use :
- Take 2 to 3 teaspoons, which are approximately 10 to 15 ml of oil into your mouth and with your tongue and muscles of your mouth gently swish it back and forth.
- During the process, you could also pull the oil in between your teeth and to the corners of your gums.
- The entire process should be done for up to minutes. Do not swallow the oil, spit it out completely once you're done.