Surfing around this blog, it should have become clear by now that I am a big fan of vegetable and carrier oils. I use them as a face moisturizer, as an anti-aging serum, to cleanse my face and as part of almost all homemade beauty recipes and natural remedies.
Some time ago, I also started using vegetable oils (sunflower and sesame) to heal my painful and bleeding gums. This method is taken from Ayurveda and is known as the oil pulling therapy.
How the Oil Pulling Therapy Works? Simple!
1. In the morning, just before eating or drinking anything, take one tablespoon of cold pressed and unrefined sunflower or sesame oil and start moving it around your mouth as if it was a mouthwash. Don’t gargle and never swallow the oil. Just swish it around in a very relaxed way for about 20 min. Yes, I know it may seem long and especially during the first couple of weeks IT IS too long. However, taken into account the benefits of the oil pulling method, it is worth at least trying it.
2. After 20 minutes of swishing, when the oil has turned into a white thick liquid, spit it out and rinse your mouth with warm water. Just after that you can wash your teeth, eat and drink.
The Benefits of Oil Pulling
I do this to get a relief with my painful gums, which start hurting every time I am worried or under stress. Apart from healthier gums and whiter teeth, the oil pulling therapy is also said to have a beneficial effect for people with acne, arthritis, asthma and many other diseases.
How Often?
I do it 2 – 3 times per week, but it can be practiced every morning. The most important is to stick to it for at least 2 – 3 weeks before deciding if it works for you or not.
Have you tried this already? Every feedback on the oil pulling therapy is welcome.
