While oil pulling has become a mainstream craze in the past few years, its origin is believed to have started thousands of years ago in India. It is known to be part of the traditional Hindu system of medicine called Ayurveda, which involves natural forms of healing, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.
Oil pulling is basically swishing organic or any type of edible oil in the mouth for a certain number of minutes. Many say it has to be 20 minutes to reap its full benefits, which is removing toxins from the body through the mouth.
Oil pulling is just one of the many oral practices of Ayurveda, which also include chewing herbs and other medicinal plants. Many people believe that this practice helps to cleanse the body by detoxifying and cleaning teeth and gums. A bonus benefit of oil pulling is that it is said to make people's teeth whiter than before.
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