In today’s era, everyone is troubled by the problems of bad breath, decay in teeth, tingling sensation, to get rid of this problem, people use different types of chemical mouthwashes, yet it does not last long and one has to carry mouthfreshner in the pockets. But do you know that problems like tooth decay, weak gums, bad breath and frequent oral infections cannot be controlled completely with just normal brushing and chemical mouthfresheners available in the market. In such a situation, Gandush Kriya described in Ayurveda has been described as an effective traditional method, which is today called oil pulling. In Ayurveda, oral health is considered to be linked to overall physical health.

Gandush Kriya is mentioned in the texts of ancient Ayurveda experts like Sushruta and Vagbhata. This is a process in which vegetable oil or medicinal liquid is filled in the mouth and kept or rotated for some time, due to which the toxic elements present in the mouth come out. According to Ayurveda, when the oil is kept in the mouth, it absorbs the toxins from the teeth, gums and tongue, which are then spit out.

There are two methods of oil rinse mentioned in Ayurveda, Gandush and Kavala. In Gandush, a relatively large amount of oil is filled in the mouth, which is not kept for a long time and is not stirred much. Whereas in Kavala, small quantity of oil is taken and it is swished in the mouth or gargled for 15 to 20 minutes. Kavala can usually be done at home, while some forms of Gandush are done under expert supervision in Ayurvedic centres.

According to Ayurveda, regular flossing improves oral hygiene. It is effective in strengthening teeth and gums, removing plaque and controlling bacteria. The natural antibacterial properties present in the oil help in reducing the microorganisms that cause infection in the mouth. Apart from this, Gandush Kriya helps in reducing bad breath, provides freshness to the mouth and provides relief from gum problems.

Some Ayurveda experts also believe that regular Gandush strengthens the facial muscles and maintains the natural shine of the teeth. Additionally, the reduction of toxic elements in the mouth also has a positive effect on digestion.

Gandush Kriya is usually performed in the morning on an empty stomach. For this, sesame, mustard, coconut or sunflower oil is used. One to two teaspoons of oil is taken in the mouth and gently rubbed around the teeth, gums and tongue. After 15 – 20 minutes it is necessary to spit out the oil completely. After this, normal brushing is done by rinsing with lukewarm water.

Different types of Gandush are described in Ayurveda, such as Snehana (nourishing), Shaman (balancing doshas), Shodhana (purification) and Sapling (helps in wound healing). These are selected according to the problem and nature of the person. Overall, Gandush Kriya is considered a time-tested method of maintaining oral health in Ayurveda, which is still being made a part of daily routine by a large number of people.

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