Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review

10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004

Vagish Kumar L. Shanbhag

Oil pulling ； Emulsification ； Sesame oil ； Saponification ； Oral hygiene

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

7卷1期（2017 / 01 / 01）

106 - 109

英文

Oil pulling is a traditional folk remedy practiced in ancient India. It is believed to cure more than thirty systemic diseases when practiced regularly and as directed. Due to occurrence of side effects to modern medicines and oral hygiene products, people are increasingly attracted towards complementary and traditional practices. Oil pulling in addition to offering several oral health benefits has also beneficial effects on overall health. The present article attempts to review and discuss this ancient practice.

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