What happens to your body if you use a tablespoon of sesame oil as a mouthwash every morning on an empty stomach

What happens to your body if you use a tablespoon of sesame oil as a mouthwash every morning on an empty stomach

The ancient Indian tradition technique used to eliminate bacteria in the mouth is called oil pulling, but does it really work?

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It is called oil pulling the ancient technique of the Indian tradition used to eliminate bacteria present in the mouth thanks to rinses made during the morning with vegetable oils, such as coconut, sunflower or, precisely, thesesame oil. (Also Read: How To Use Coconut Oil To Whiten Teeth)





What is oil pulling

According l 'ayurveda, the traditional medicine widespread in India since ancient times, every morning on an empty stomach you should sanitize your tongue using an overturned spoon or with a nettalingua (a typical tool of oil pulling) and then rinse your mouth with sesame oil to permanently eliminate all the bacteria and toxins that have settled during the night. Those who are trying to follow this technique for the first few times can do rinses with sesame oil for about 5 minutes, but the goal to achieve should be to 15 20-minute. When the oil becomes sticky and whitish it will have done its job and you can spit it out.

Naturally, the oil pulling technique cannot replace oral health prevention offered by dentists, however, it can have various benefits. What happens to your body by practicing it every morning?

  • It will drastically reduce bad breath, since it is as effective as a normal mouthwash as a study by Loma Linda University has shown;
  • Reduces the appearance of gingivitis and tooth decay (if accompanied by proper oral hygiene)
  • Whiter teeth, but also healthier gums and cleaner tongue; 
  • Less pain in the jaw, since the oil pulling movements seem to be useful for keeping the muscles and joints of this area of ​​the face in training;
  • More beautiful skin, as oil pulling helps eliminate toxins present in the body, which will have a positive effect on the outward appearance of your skin;
  • Relieves headaches, again thanks to the elimination of toxins that accumulate in the tissue of the nervous system;
  • relieve respiratory ailments, such as nasal congestion;
  • It will purify:  in fact, oil pulling is a natural remedy useful for detoxifying the whole body, thanks to the removal of all bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites present in the mouth which will then infect the rest of the body.

Dentists continue to remain skeptical. In fact, the ADA (American Dental Association) states that:



Scientific studies have not provided the clinical evidence needed to show that oil pulling reduces the incidence of dental caries (cavities), whitens teeth, or improves oral health and well-being.

You must remember that oil pulling cannot replace the toothbrush or dental floss and you must also pay attention to the quality of the vegetable oil you are using, since not all oils on the market are regulated according to European standards. Also remember to do not ingest the oil, as it could cause lipid pneumonia.


Bottom line, if you want to combine one more technique into your regular oral hygiene routine, oil pulling might be for you.


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