Oil Pulling / kavala graha

Known in Sanskrit as kavala graha,oil pulling is the ritual of pulling or swishing oil through the teeth for twenty minutes to support overall oral health and hygiene. Perform this dinacharya every morning to strengthen gums, whiten teeth, eradicate plaque, rebuild enamel, draw toxins out of the body, eliminate bad breath and alleviate the symptoms of TMJ.

Many people enjoy the use of coconut oil as their oil pulling oil staple it has antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, the use of sesame oil as it is the preferred Ayurvedic oil for oil pulling due to its antibacterial, rejuvenative and highly nourishing properties. Traditionally, turmeric and other beneficial herbs are also infused into the oil to increase its medicinal value.

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