Oil Pulling, or Oil Swishing, is an Ayurveda remedial art especially for oral care where the oil is held or swished in the mouth for about 20 minutes and then spitting it out. It is derived from an ancient Indian practice where people used oil to cleanse their mouths, and as well as bodies from various toxins. It is mainly done with vegetable oils which include coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil etc. Traditionally it was done only with the sesame oil but now it can be done with coconut oil.
Everyone’s body works differently. Practitioners of oil pulling believe that with the help of oil pulling, they are capable of improving their oral care, whitening teeth, and so many other benefits. It also proves to be beneficial in conditions like migraines, headaches, asthma, diabetes, and acne. Oil pulling can also cut through plaque and decrease the level of toxins present in the mouth without hurting teeth or gums. Apparently, it also helps in protecting the teeth from several damages from bacteria and prevents the building up process of plaque.
Oil pulling creates a new concept in the field of oral health. Now, let’s find out what science says about Oil Pulling remedy. There is some positive evidence arising about the oil pulling, but all of them are related to the oral hygiene that comes in less bad breath, lowering the bacterial counts, healthy gums and much more. Although the process of pulling oil in mouth is quite a traditional process but till now many of the people are adopting this natural remedy and getting huge benefit from it.
According to Mike Rothschild’s blog for the Skeptoid podcast, a science writer, “Oil pulling is said to treat chronic pain, insomnia, cavities, allergies, thrombosis, diabetes, asthma, bad breath, gingivitis, digestive issues, meningitis, low energy, heart disease, kidney disease, ‘toxic bodily waste,’ PMS, leukemia and even AIDS. Oil pulling, it would seem, is truly a life-changing medical miracle.”
Oil pulling has been called for many things like “The Habit That Can Transform Your Health”. It is very safe and simple practice of swishing oil in mouth for next 15-20 minutes. When a small amount of oil is kept in the mouth, it starts growing as a lipid and the oil begins to draw out toxins from the saliva. Once the oil present in the mouth has become thicker, it’s time to spit out. Be sure to spit it out in the trash as it may later solidify and even clog the pipes. After that rinse your mouth properly with water so as not to re-ingest any of the toxins you’ve just pulled. With oil pulling, brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash even after pulling oil. It works as a supplement.
