Ayurveda confers lot of emphasis on maintaining the oral health so as to stay clear of a number of oral health related ailments and dental disorders.

Ayurvedic For Oral Health Counsels Oil Pulling

Ayurvedic treatments counsel thorough cleansing as well as proper care of the oral cavity. And this needs to be incorporated in your everyday lifestyle. Also, the Ayurvedic treatment for oral health strongly recommends oil pulling for the overall well-being of an individual. And more so as to enjoy the fruit of natural well-being and longevity.

Oral Health & Detoxification

Oil pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic treatment for oral health and detoxification. This technique involves the use of pure oils for pulling harmful bacteria, fungus, and other organisms out from the mouth, teeth, gums and throat.

Oil Pulling: Ayurvedic Treatments for Oral Health

Oil pulling is known as Gandusha and Kavala Graha in the Ayurvedic treatment text. This procedure is believed to be the pulling out of toxins or the Ama and also enhance the immunity as well as health of the  entire oral cavity.

Gandusha and Kavala Graha are two primary gargling techniques in Ayurvedic treatments for oral care.

• In case of Gandusha, the mouth and oral cavity is completely filled with liquid and then released after holding it for some time.
• Although, in Kavala Graha, a comfortable amount of liquid is retained with the mouth for about three to five minutes, and then gargled.

A) Gandusha Or The Gargles: Ayurvedic Treatment of Oil Pulling

Oil Pulling

• The Ayurvedic Treatment of Oil Pulling commends gargles with oil, herbs and warm water.
• The oil that is being used is to be filled in the mouth to the level that it cannot be moved in the mouth.
• You could be using Sesame seed oil, coconut oil or even ghee (clarified butter). These are traditionally recommended for Ayurvedic treatments of Oil Pulling.
• This process of Gandusha is believed to save you from dryness of the lips and oral cavity, sore throat and also a number of dental maladies.

These Ayurvedic treatments of oil pulling are mainly of 4 types –

1. Sneha,
2. Shamana,
3. Shodhana
4. and Ropana.

1. Ayurvedic Treatment Of Oil Pulling – Sneha Gandusha

• The ancient Ayurveda Sages have narrated the significance of Sneha Gandusha or the oil gargles to be nourishing for the jaws, cheeks, lips and the entire body.
• Not only this, Sneha Gandusha leaves a positive effect on the voice tone and helps maintain the natural radiance of the face.
• This particular practice benefits the teeth and gums making them strong and also has a cleansing effect on the tongue.
• And also helps to stimulate the taste buds which in turn imparts likeness for food.
• Moreover, Ayurveda claims that oil gargles or Sneha Gandusha is believed to help balance the Vata dosha or the air body humor.

2. Ayurvedic Treatment Of Oil Pulling – Shamana Gandusha

• This oil pulling liquid is prepared from herbs that are mainly bitter, astringent and sweet in taste, and are having cold potency.
• For example a decoction prepared with the herb of liquorice, juice of sugarcane or with plain milk may be used.
• This Gandusha mainly benefits the Pitta dosha or increased fire in the system.

3. Ayurvedic Treatment Of Oil Pulling – Shodhana Gandusha 

• This particular herbal decoction for gargles is made from the herbs with pungent, sour, salty taste and which are hot in potency.
• Ayurveda herbs of Cumin, Apamarga, Pepper, Peepal and Great Cardamom come into extensive use for this preparation.
• Other than this, ancient Sages endorsing Ayurvedic treatments have suggested use of cow’s urine, vinegar, wine and fermented preparation of Kaanji for making of the Shodhana Gandusha.
• These particular kind of gargles is recommended mainly for those individuals who have more of Kapha dosha or phlegm within their body.
• Also, this Ayurvedic treatment for oil pulling is principally detoxifying and cleansing.

4. Ayurvedic Treatment Of Oil Pulling – Ropana Gandusha

• The Herbs that are astringent, sweet and cold in potency are used to prepare this type of gargle.
• This particular Gandusha has healing effect onto the oral cavity and is generally suggested so as to provide soothing comfort
• Moreover, these oil gargles are healing to the mouth and are good support in case of tongue blisters, redness and mouth ulcers.

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B) Kavala Or Herbal Mouthwash: Ayurvedic Treatment Of Oil Pulling

There are some specific herb decoctions prepared from the bark of medicinal trees like Arimedas and Khadira. These are particularly used as herbal mouthwash.  And these help to stay clear of ailments of the oral cavity.

Benefits of Kavala Or Herbal Mouth Wash

As per Ayurvedic treatment text, Kavala aids in curing many dental as well as ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) ailments. The diseases that are mentioned include –

• headache,
• locked jaw,
• dryness of the mouth,
• When you have frequent throat infections,
• Common cold,
• In case of nausea
• and loss of appetite.

These ailments may be relieved as well as prevented by regular use of Kavala therapy, the Ayurvedic treatment of Oil Pulling.

Benefits Of Ayurvedic Treatment of Oil Pulling

Oil Pulling

Ayurvedic treatments of oil pulling are highly recommended both for preventing as well as curing teeth and gum diseases. This includes oral and dental ailments like  –

• Sensitive teeth,
• dental cavities,
• bleeding gums,
• excessive salivation,
• Loss of hunger or anorexia,
• loss of taste,
• foul smell from the mouth,
• When the gums are swollen or in the ailment of gingivitis
• and dryness of lips and mouth.

More Benefits Of Oil Pulling

• These Ayurvedic treatments for oral health state that oil pulling is capable of improving oral and overall systemic health.
• It is believed that oil pulling helps to reduce the amount of germs in the mouth cavity and prevent bacterial growth.
• These techniques of the Ayurvedic treatment of oil pulling also aids in decreasing fungal growth and provides thorough cleansing and detoxification of the oral cavity.
• Moreover, these Ayurvedic treatments of oil pulling when performed regularly is great help for strengthening of the teeth and gums and jaws.

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