Rinsing the mouth with oil: why and how to do it?
The procedure of rinsing the mouth with various oils came to our country from the East, namely from India.In the treatise on the health of the body called "Ayurveda", this process is called pulling, and with its help, the mouth is cleansed. The treatise states that the human mouth is like a gate through which many infections and microorganisms pass, not only harmful, but also dangerous for the organism.
With the help of thick fatty oil, the oral cavity can be rid of most of them, and the procedure itself is so simple that it is available even to very young children.
Benefits and harm to the body
Today it is believed that such manipulations with oil are necessary first of all for those who have any oral disease. In addition, vegetable fats are a rich source of many vitamins and trace elements necessary for both children and adults.
Broaching oil can bring tangible benefits with regular repetition of procedures:
- it disinfects and heals the microscopic wounds of the mucous membrane and relieves inflammation;
- the rich content of nutrients helps whiten and strengthen tooth enamel;
- part of the oil that falls on the back of the throat during rinsing helps to prevent and treat various respiratory and catarrhal diseases;
- vegetable fats improve digestion and normalize blood pressure in the human body;
- procedures contribute to the enhancement of immunity and acceleration of metabolic processes.
In the absence of allergic reactions or individual contraindications of the attending physician, rinsing with oral oils of the oral cavity will not cause any harm. However, if pulling is carried out from time to time, procedures are skipped and are constantly postponed, then this practice will not bring tangible benefits.
Which product to choose?
In order to choose the right oil that is suitable for regular use, you need to know their properties. It is best to try several options to choose the one that will be the most comfortable to rinse the mouth. To avoid getting used to the body, it is better to change the oil once in a few months to something else.
Sunflower
The main property of sunflower seeds is to get rid of bad breath due to strong disinfection. It quickly destroys the bacteria that caused the smell, and after it leaves a soft neutral scent. Unrefined oil at the same time produces a greater effect than what has been processed and is used to prepare hot dishes. In addition to disinfection, sunflower oil strengthens tooth enamel, relieves gastritis symptoms and normalizes pressure. In addition, it is the most budget of all.
Olive
Olive oil more than other vegetable fats helps to strengthen the immune system and cleanse the body of toxins and slags. After a long time, it leaves on the tongue a characteristic bitter taste and a rather strong smell. With it, it is good to treat various inflammations of the oral cavity and diseases of the nose or throat. Unfortunately, the price for it in the stores is significantly higher than for regular sunflower. In addition, in small towns it can only be purchased in large supermarkets.
Flaxseed
In flaxseed oil, the highest content of omega-3, due to what it is considered one of the most useful to speed up metabolism and improve the appearance of the skin. In addition, it copes with heartburn and can help in the fight against liver disease. Recent studies have found that vegetable fat from flax seeds has a strong immunomodulatory effect and helps in the fight against cancer. Despite such characteristics, many refuse to use this product because of its characteristic taste and smell with a strong bitterness and a long aftertaste.
Buy it in any shop also does not work, such a product is most often purchased in large shopping centers outside the city.
Tea tree
Like vegetable oil, tea tree oil perfectly eliminates bad breath. It perfectly removes inflammation and contributes to the accelerated cleansing of the mucous. Tea tree copes with suppurations and infections, and its strong, but pleasant smell will replace the most expensive mouthwash, not to mention chewing gum. It will not always be possible to buy it at a regular grocery store, but in any, even the smallest pharmacy, it will most certainly be on display. At the same time, its price is so democratic that it will not hit the wallet even during periods of strong economy.
For planting, you can use other vegetable oils, for example, sesame or amaranth, more exotic coconut or citrus. However, you should not choose those options that are difficult to buy within walking distance. It is best to stay at one of several popular options that will always be at hand.
Step-by-step description of the procedure
In order to obtain a visible effect as early as possible, it is necessary to carry out the procedure according to the instructions. It is best to do this early in the morning or late in the evening before brushing your teeth.
- Pour into a small container 1-2 teaspoons of vegetable oil at room temperature. It should not be warm or just taken out of the refrigerator, it is best to keep it in a closed cabinet, avoiding direct sunlight. In no case can not use the oil expired, it is dangerous to health.
- Pour the oil from the container into the mouth, but do not swallow it.
- When all the oil is in the mouth, you can begin to roll it smoothly from one cheek to the other and from the lips to the back of the throat. At the same time, the jaw should be relaxed, teeth open, and lips tightly closed.
- If done correctly, in a few minutes the oil will change color and increase slightly in volume. At the end of the manipulation with the liquid it is best to spit it out, then brush your teeth in the usual way.
All these manipulations should take on average from 15 to 20 minutes, however, it is best to start from 5-10 minutes, gradually increasing the time. If in the process appeared discomfort, nausea or pain, you should immediately stop the manipulation and rinse the mouth with plain water.
Reviews
Most often, if there are no individual contraindications, specialists respond to this procedure in a positive way. Harm can not bring it, and the benefits of regular use of oil can be tangible. Nevertheless, they all agree on the consensus that in case of serious diseases such rinsing can be used only as additional or preventive measures. Practically for any infectious disease or inflammation, it is necessary to take special preparations that can only be prescribed by a certified specialist. Best of all, if it is the attending physician who is already familiar with the history of the disease.
Most of the reviews posted on the Internet, describe a tangible positive effect while respecting regularity. Both women and men write that they have become less likely to catch colds, and toothache has not visited them for several years. In addition, many Hollywood actresses left their interviews more than once in this way of cleansing the body. For example, Gwyneth Paltrow admitted that she whitens her teeth with coconut oil, and Shailene Woodley prefers sesame.
Those people whose taste of vegetable oil causes disgust, you can try various aromatic additives to it. It can be lemon juice or lime, tincture of peppermint or a few drops of vanilla extract.
In addition, it is not necessary to stretch the vegetable fat for a full 20 minutes, 3-5 minutes is enough. In this case, the effect will be weaker and stretched in time, but in the end, it will still be obtained.
On how to rinse your mouth with oil to whiten teeth and oral health, see the following video.