How To Do Oil Pulling

Oral Health, from the archive

Oil pulling is an ancient Indian folk remedy first mentioned in the early Ayurveda text "Compendium of Charaka," the Charaka Samhita, which was believed to have been written approximately 1500 years ago. One oil pulls by swishing a tablespoon of oil (sesame, coconut and sunflower are commonly recommended) in one's mouth for approximately 15-20 minutes on an empty stomach and then spitting it out. For a "how to" video click here. The Charaka Samhita describes oil pulling as being capable of improving more than just oral health, but also 30 other systemic diseases ranging from headache, migraine to diabetes and asthma.

Originally published April 10, 2013 on GreenMedTV.