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1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya University, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
|January 6, 2017
Summary
Oil pulling, an ancient Indian remedy, is gaining popularity as a natural alternative to modern medicine. This practice offers numerous oral and systemic health benefits, making it an attractive complementary therapy.
Area of Science:
- Holistic Health and Traditional Medicine
Background:
- Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice originating in India.
- It is traditionally believed to treat over thirty systemic diseases.
- Growing concerns about side effects of modern medicines drive interest in traditional remedies.
Approach:
- This article provides a review and discussion of the ancient practice of oil pulling.
- It examines the purported health benefits of this traditional folk remedy.
Key Points:
- Oil pulling offers significant oral health advantages.
- Beyond oral hygiene, it is associated with broader systemic health benefits.
- It serves as a complementary therapy to conventional treatments.
Conclusions:
- Oil pulling is a safe and effective traditional practice with potential benefits for both oral and overall health.
- Further research into the mechanisms and efficacy of oil pulling is warranted.
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