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Gandusha Kriya aka oil pulling - around the teeth, gums, and cheeks

practice mentioned in ancient texts of ayurveda

Theory is that oil pulls toxins from oral cavity. It is advised to spit the oil out after swishing with it.

potential benefits include

• reducing toxins in the mouth

• build appetite

• strengthen the teeth and gums

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Charaka calls oil pulling kavala. Whichever name we use for it, recommended time frame is 15-20 mins.

other benefits and rationale:

• loosen food particles (perhaps as a pre-brush rinse)

• help to kill unwanted bacteria

• reaches every corner of the teeth, places the brush cannot go

• strengthen gums and remove plaque

• strengthen facial muscles

• promotes better digestion with less toxins in the mouth

• may help to whiten teeth

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4290321/

sesame oil provides equal reduction in “malodor” i.e. bad breath to chlorhexidine (antiseptic rinse) in rct

antioxidants in sesame oil along with saponification and emulsification process during oil pulling responsible for cleansing action