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Oil Pulling harsh mouthwashes
There are two containing dyes and

methods of oil pulling alcohol, a simple
mentioned in the concoction of aloe

ayurvedic texts. vera juice with a
The first is kavala drop or two of clove
or gargling with oil can be swished

oil. The second is in the mouth after
gandusha or holding brushing the teeth

oil in the mouth and to prevent bacterial
occasionally gargling. build-up. Aloe is
In both cases, the oil bitter, astringent and

should be kept in the pungent and helps
mouth for 5 to 15 ward off microbes and

minutes. Sesame oil also breaks up mucus.
is preferred as it is heating and a natural
antimicrobial. Coconut oil is cooling and By incorporating these teeth-

can be used in the summertime or by pitta strengthening ideas into your daily

(fiery) constitution individuals. Sunflower routine, you will soon feel better about
oil is also a good option. The benefits of your oral health, digestion, and overall
oil pulling are numerous: it strengthens immunity this fall and winter season!
the gums and teeth, is useful for dry

mouth and throat, detoxifies, prevents bad Namaste!
mouth odor, improves taste perception,

and has been used to relieve migraine Uma Hingorani
headaches, temporomandibular joint Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner
(TMJ), and mouth ulcers.

References:
Besides these ways of keeping our mouth 1.https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/
and teeth healthy and strong, the gums brushing-and-flossing/history-of-toothbrushes-
and-toothpastes#
can be massaged after brushing. Dipping 2.Photograph: ustun ibisoglu/Shutterstock

the finger into a blended mixture 3.Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue
including alum, which is astringent regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to

and tightens the gums, as well as salt, oral health - PMC (nih.gov)
black pepper, and turmeric, the gums 4.https://www.news-medical.net/health/
Charcoal-Toothpaste-Benefits-and-Risks.aspx
can be rubbed. Finally, instead of using

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