Oil Pulling: Ayurvedic Remedy’s Benefits For Teeth
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Oil Pulling: Ayurvedic remedy’s benefits for teeth
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Oil Pulling is the English name for an age-old Ayurveda recommended dental ritual called Gandusha. It is claimed that Oil Pulling can cure up to 30 diseases of mouth, teeth and gums. Here are its benefits:
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Oil Pulling or Gandusha can reduce harmful bacteria in mouth preventing tooth decay and bad smell, and helps strengthen teeth, gums and jaw.
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Oil Pulling helps prevent gum bleeding. It can also help with throat dryness, cracked lips and can relieve pain and discomfort.
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As per the Ministry of Ayush, regular use enhances the senses, brings a feeling of freshness and maintains clarity in a person’s voice.
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How to do Oil Pulling or Gadusha? Take around one tablespoon of oil like Coconut or Sesame. Hold inside the oral cavity for about 15-20 minutes or “till there is uncontrollable salivation, secretions of tears from the eyes or mucous/watery discharge through the nose”. Spit the oil and rinse your mouth.