Oil Pulling is an ancient Indian technique followed since 4,000 years.
It is a former practice that has been used since ages to eliminate bacteria from the mouth and boost up oral hygiene.
Studies propose that oil pulling has a huge rule in killing the bacteria in our mouths and improving dental health. Our mouth is filled with an incalculable quantity of bacteria. Though, not all are good for our health. The oral bacteria creates a biofilm on the teeth, a thin layer commonly known as plaque. Limited amount of plaque in the teeth is completely normal, but, if it gets out of hand, it can cause various problems like gum inflammation, bad breath, gingivitis and cavities, creating a hole in our pockets for the dental visits.
Oil pulling involves swishing oil around the mouth, as you would do with a mouthwash.
Wood pressed oils have proven to be more efficient in the process of oil pulling rather than refined ones as they are rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin K and vitamin C.
The process of oil pulling is a child’s play.
It is suggested to follow these steps at least 3 times in a week. When you swish the oil around your mouth, the bacteria gets swept away and gets dissolved in the liquid oil. A lot of people trust this remedy, and many suggest that it improves health in other ways too. Now, the main question lies in ‘Which oil to use for this method?
The lauric acid in the Wood Pressed Coconut oil can easily react with sodium hydroxide in saliva during oil pulling to form sodium laureate, the main constituent of soap which might be responsible for the cleansing action and decreased plaque accumulation.
Wood Pressed Sesame Oil reduces plaque induced gingivitis with the help of linoleic acid in it.
One of the main bacteria in our mouth, and a key factor for building up plaque and leading to tooth decay is Streptococcus mutans. Studies show that over 60 out of 100 adults have been successful in reducing the number of streptococcus mutans in saliva in less than two weeks with practicing regular oil pulling, compared to distilled water.
Studies suggest that oil pulling plays a significant role in fighting more health issues other than oral and throat ones. Some of the other benefits of oil pulling include:
The three Ayurveda body types, or doshas i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha determine the oil to be used for Oil Pulling.
You might see the results immediately, or it may take a few days or even weeks. This depends entirely on your body type and your state of health. Oil pulling is an excellent strategy to boost your oral health without having to visit the dentist frequently, creating a win-win situation.
It is a safe and effective natural remedy to improve your oral health. We are here to help you initiate the process with our Wood Pressed Wood Pressed Coconut and Wood Pressed White sesame oils.
