Why Oil Pulling Is Best Way To Detoxify Your Body?

Oil pulling is a detoxification technique used for maintaining or regaining oral health specifically in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Oil pulling is also known as kavala in Ayurveda.

Oil pulling or kaval is in Ayurveda since 5000 years and has been stated about in various Ayurvedic literature like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, ashtanga hradyam, bhavaprakasha and more.

ARE THERE ANY EVIDENCE OF OIL PULLING IN AYURVEDA?

It is stated in Charaka Samhita that keeping of oil in mouth strengthen jaw and voice. It helps in the development of the face and adds taste and relish in the food. Ayurveda says the person practicing this do not suffers from dryness of throat, lip cracks, and protects teeth from caries and strengthen them. So that they become able to chew the hardest items.

HOW IS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT DIFFERENT FROM CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT

As per Ayurveda, every individual is different from the other. So their diseased condition is also different whether it be the same disease. Even two people suffering from same disease condition can be in need of different treatment or different medicine. The treatment for one can be poison for the other.

Ayurvedic treatment is individualistic and holistic. So when treatment is done it is completely specific to that person treating the person as a whole.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING OIL PULLING OR KAVALA?

Kavala or oil pulling is the swishing of oil in the mouth. Oil should be warm, not hot. Swishing is done until tears develop in eyes and the nose runs. Here the liquefication of kapha is happening. According to Ayurveda kapha is a dosha. Amount of time will differ for this in every individual. There are definitive signs and symptoms are given in Ayurveda for proper treatment, under treatment, and overtreatment. Tears and running nose during oil pulling is the exact signs of proper treatment.

FOR WHAT OIL PULLING IS USED IN AYURVEDA?

In Ayurveda, Oil Pulling or Kavala is used for the expulsion of doshas known as shodana. Proper measures must be taken in order to then expel them. There are different oils that can be used but in general sesame oil is used.

WHAT TYPE OF SUBSTANCE TO BE USED FOR OIL PULLING?

According to Ayurveda substance that is bitter, acidic, sour and salty should be used.

CAN COCONUT OIL BE USED?

Coconut oil is sweet, heavy and cold which is opposite to the qualities stated in Ayurveda, i.e. bitter, acidic, sour and salty. So the results will not be same and can be opposite. Detoxification is done with a type of substance that is anabolic (constructive metabolism) in nature.

WHAT ARE THE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED?

As per Ayurveda a person following the oil pulling should avoid taking heavy diet and should take light diet, i.e. laghu ahaar because heavy diet can cause a disturbance in digestion and it will be a contradiction to treatment.

WHY SESAME OIL SHOULD BE USED FOR OIL PULLING?

According to Ayurveda sesame oil has the quality called sukshma. It is heating whereas coconut oil is cold in potency.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF OIL PULLING?

Oil pulling or kavala can be done in different types depending on the need of an individual. Types are listed below:

Unctuous (Snigda)
Pacifying (shaman)
Purifying (shodana)
Healing (ropana)

As Ayurveda believe the disease is due to doshas and these oil pulling are based on either palliating it, pacifying it, purifying or detoxing it or healing it.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KAVAL AND GANDUSH?

Both are the type of mouth gargling. The only difference is that in gandush mouth is completely filled with oil and is not swished only held in the mouth for a particular time while in kavala oil is put into the mouth and then swished around for a specific time and then spit out.

WHAT ARE THE CONTRADICTION FOR OIL PULLING?

Oil pulling can cause a disease condition if used by a person in the following condition:

Poisoning
Fainting
Alcoholic
Tuberculosis
Bleeding disorder
Inflammation of eyes
Low clotting factor
Constipation

HOW TO KNOW IF TREATMENT IS ON RIGHT PATH?

If the treatment is on the correct line person will observe contentment, non-sliminess, lightness of mouth and clarity of senses.

And if the treatment is going on wrong path person will feel anorexia, loss of taste, dryness of mouth, thirst, and lassitude.

PLANET AYURVEDA OFFERING PRODUCT FOR OIL PULLING

Nirgundi Oil

Latin Name- Vitex Negundo

We at Planet Ayurveda offering a Nirgundi oil for oil pulling. It is obtained from leaves which are volatile and fragrant. It is usually prepared with sesame seed oil. It is an anthelmintic and anti-toxin. It is rich in vitamin c which makes it one of the best anti-inflammatory herb. It has pungent, bitter and astringent taste and hot potency, just as stated in the authentic Ayurvedic literature. It has anti-pyretic and anti-arthritic properties so that it helps to treat malaria, typhoid, worms, adenitis, and dermatose. It balances kapha and vata.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF NIRGUNDI OIL AVAILABLE AT PLANET AYURVEDA?

For best results, Nirgundi oil is processed with herbs like manjishta, Haridra and Kalihari.

Ingredients

Sr. No.	Herb Name	Latin Name	Qty.
1	Tila Oil	*Sesamum indicum*	10ml.
Processed with Extracts of Following Herbs:-
2	Manjistha	*Rubia cordifolia*	0.62g
3	Haridra	*Curcuma longa*	156.36mg
4	Nirgundi	*Vitex negundo*	10.0g
5	Kalihari	*Gloriosa superba*	2.5g

IN WHAT DOSAGE SHOULD IT BE USED?

Beginners should start with one teaspoonful and then gradually increase to one tablespoonful.

DURATION

Start with 3-5 minutes and then gradually increase to 15-20 minutes.

18 Amazing Health Benefits Of Drinking Amla Juice In The Morning

Winters have begun and fresh Amla fruits have started to come in market. Amla is a wonderful plant with amazing qualities. Ayurveda has a detailed description of the properties and benefits of Amla. The English name of Amla is Indian gooseberry.

Today you will be given information about the benefits of consuming juice of amla in the morning on empty stomach.

Juice of one Amla contains vitamin C equal to juice of 3 oranges. Amla juice contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B complex, protein, carbohydrate and abundant fiber which keeps the body fresh and healthy.

Advantage of drinking juice of gooseberry in the morning:

(1) Amla is a rich source of vitamin C. Skin becomes shiny by its intake. Due to its abundant anti-oxidant property, it does not affect the aging of the face by removing the dirt and toxins produced in the body. It removes pimples, acne from the face and gives it glowing look.

(2) Consuming its juice daily gives effective results in the chronic and severe constipation. It improves the digestive system and facilitates digestion.

(3) By taking Amla juice daily it boosts immunity. It is extremely beneficial in the winter as it takes care from cold, cough, breathlessness, and weak immunity etc. (but don’t take it if you have a cold as it is of sheet guna)

(4) Its consumption increases the power to control hunger, it affects metabolism and is helpful in reducing excess fat in the body; its intake can lose weight.

(5) Regular consumption of Amla juice is helpful in controlling your body’s cholesterol. Its daily intake increases good cholesterol in the body.

(6) Amla juice is a great blood-purifier (blood-purifier), it clears blood and helps in the treatment of many skin diseases.

(7) By consuming its juice, your hair becomes dense, dark, long, strong and shiny, which is a world known fact. Many oil, shampoo etc. have been formed from the Amla.

(8) Amla juice is said to be a boon for the eyes, Ayurvedic practitioners have been using many formulations produced from it for eyes disorders. Its use is very effective in treating glaucoma and dry eyes. Amla contains keratin which improves the vision of the eyes.

(9) The Amla is a powerful anti-microbial agent and prevents the disease from various types of bacteria. Calcium present in it strengthens the bones and protects them from problems like worms in the teeth.

(10) Amla is beneficial to the heart. Consumption of its juice prevents the growth of thickness of blood vessels, Amla reduces the blockage of arteries by enhancing good cholesterol i.e. HDL. It controls hypertension as it contains antioxidants, flavonoids, potassium, iron etc.

(11) Liver, which is the biggest gland in the body, regular consumption of Amla protects from jaundice, hepatitis if it does not work properly. Regular consumption of fermented juice can keep the liver healthy and strong.

(12) Amla has plenty of rich fiber and water. It shows anti-inflammatory properties. Fiber digestion is essential for the discharge of digestive juices so it helps in making digestion healthy. It also relieves from intestinal disorder (gastrointestinal disorder).

(13)The juice of Amla works like a urine enhancer, it improves urine volume and frequency. Through urine, the body’s toxic substances, uric acid, etc. go out and the Amla keep kidney healthy.

(14) The potassium contained in it strengthens the body’s nervous system and keeps the body’s nerves healthy.

(15) Amla help in increasing the fertility of women and in pregnancy. It increases the male fertility, strength and increases sperm count of men.

(16) Amla juice is a divine medicine for diabetic patients. There presents gelatinins, coralgins, and gallic acid etc which reduce the level of sugar in the blood, so the juice of Indian gooseberry must be taken in the morning.

(17) Acne and facial scars are removed by taking Amla juice regularly. The oxidizing agent found in it close the open pores.

(18) In Ayurveda it is said that regular use of Amla keeps away from the terrible disease like cancer. Because of the many vitamins and antioxidant elements found in it, these fruits are like an elixir and keeps the body healthy and young.

These all above uses are taken from Ayurvedic texts and are very useful.

You should also start fresh Amla juice in the morning from today.

One person has to get juice according to one Amla which is approximately 15 ml.
This juice is bitter and sour, so some people recommend mixing honey and drinking it until it is mixed with essential honey.
Do not consume the juice of the market because it is mixed with preservative.

Note

If you have allergy to Amla do not consume it.
Start with 15 ml at the beginning and then gradually get 30 ml.
Grip fresh large raw herbs. Then squeeze the pulp juice into a glass vessel with sieve of it through big holes of it now in this juice, put warm water in almost double quantity and take the mixture on empty stomach every morning.
Do not consume milk, tea, coffee before and after its consumption.

Use Amla in daily routine and you will always feel young and health