Oil Pulling

Oil pulling or oil swishing, in alternative medicine, is a traditional Indian folk remedy that involves swishing oil in the mouth for claimed oral and systemic health benefits.

This process results in the thorough mixing of oil with saliva. The oil is put in the mouth, with chin tilted up, and slowly swished, sucked, chomped and pulled through the teeth. As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white, changing from a yellow and oily consistency to a thick viscous consistency. One must ensure that the oil is spit out before the purported toxins get re-absorbed by the body. If the oil viscosity starts thinning while swishing, it should be a sign that toxins are getting re-absorbed. A second round of oil pulling may be done with fresh oil for further cleansing. The oral cavity is then thoroughly rinsed and washed with normal tap water and fingers or tooth brush. This procedure is typically performed daily.

Organic Coconut Oil

Directions:

1) Put one tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth when your stomach is empty. This means you haven't eaten for 3 hours.

2) Slowly move the oil around, swishing and pulling it between your teeth for 20 minutes.

3) After 20 minutes, spit, brush teeth, and rinse mouth with warm salt water.