Oil
pulling, also known as "kavala" or "gundusha", is an
ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that has been around for thousands of years.
It involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. This action supposedly draws out toxins in your body, primarily to improve oral health but also to improve your overall health. You can use a number of oils for this, but sesame, sunflower and coconut oil are the most commonly used.
This is one of the easiest ways to support your oral health naturally, especially if using coconut oil, which is a powerful destroyer of all kinds of microbes, from viruses to bacteria to protozoa, many of which can be harmful.
This technique has significantly reduced the plaque buildup and improved gum health. This is because oil pulling reduced counts of Streptococcus mutans bacteria – a significant contributor to tooth decay – in the plaque and saliva of children. And so oil pulling is as effective as mouthwash at improving bad breath and reducing the microorganisms that may cause it.
In addition, it benefits our mouth via its mechanical cleaning action. There are clear indications of possible saponification and emulsification process, which enhances its mechanical cleaning action.
It involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. This action supposedly draws out toxins in your body, primarily to improve oral health but also to improve your overall health. You can use a number of oils for this, but sesame, sunflower and coconut oil are the most commonly used.
This is one of the easiest ways to support your oral health naturally, especially if using coconut oil, which is a powerful destroyer of all kinds of microbes, from viruses to bacteria to protozoa, many of which can be harmful.
This technique has significantly reduced the plaque buildup and improved gum health. This is because oil pulling reduced counts of Streptococcus mutans bacteria – a significant contributor to tooth decay – in the plaque and saliva of children. And so oil pulling is as effective as mouthwash at improving bad breath and reducing the microorganisms that may cause it.
In addition, it benefits our mouth via its mechanical cleaning action. There are clear indications of possible saponification and emulsification process, which enhances its mechanical cleaning action.
Overall benefits include:
• Whiter teeth
• Cavity and
gingivitis prevention
• Better breath
(halitosis suffers also reported greatly improved morning breath)
• Stronger teeth and
gums
• Less jaw pain, sleep
problems and sinus issues
• Alleviation of
headaches, hangovers and skin issues (reports have shown improvement in acne,
psoriasis and eczema)
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