What is Oil Pulling, Does it Work? What Are its Benefits?

What is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy believed to promote oral health and detoxification and simply done by swishing a tablespoon of oil (typically coconut oil, olive or sesame oil) in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. Some sources even claim that dental caries, or cavities, have also been shown to be reduced by up to 50% in persons who practice oil pulling.

Does it Work?

Ancient Ayurveda texts claim that oil pulling may cure about 30 systemic diseases and even today. The primary reasons for oil pulling is to remove bacteria, parasites and other toxins from your teeth and …read more