Oil Pulling

Also known as “Gandusha” or “Kavalagraha”

• Daily Routine/Lifestyle
• Warm Sesame/coconut oil – gargle or “swish” it in the mouth for a few minutes. Best done in the mornings, before eating or drinking anything. Before brushing.
• Used for cleaning the mouth. Draws out toxins from the body/stomach.
• 2-3 tbsp of oil to ½ fill the mouth. Best done for 5 minutes as saliva mixes with the oil.
• Then split out. Brush as normal.
• Post oil pulling the color of the oil changes to off white.

Benefits:

• Best anti-aging routines
• Heals receding gums prevents Bad Breath, reduces teeth sensitivity
• Reduces fine lines + wrinkles. Prevents dark circles + puffiness around the eyes.
• Helps insomnia, tinnitus, facial palsy + dry eyes
• Also helpful for lower back ache, sciatica, constipation, irregular periods + dysmenorrhea.

When not to:

• Pregnancy
• Breast facing
• Postnatal period
• Post operative phase

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