− | Oil pulling using sesame oil is recommended as a daily routine. It imparts strength to the jaws, clarity to the voice, excellent gustatory sensation and gives protection from dryness of throat, lips, dental caries etc. It has a good role in preventing and curing both local and systemic illnesses.[Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 5/7-79] | + | Oil pulling using sesame oil is recommended as a daily routine. It imparts strength to the jaws, clarity to the voice, excellent gustatory sensation and gives protection from dryness of throat, lips, dental caries etc. It has a good role in preventing and curing both local and systemic illnesses.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5/7-79] |
| In a study, the oil pulling therapy showed reduction in the plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total colony count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of adolescents with plaque-induced gingivitis.<ref>Asokan S, Emmadi P, Chamundeswari R. Effect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, tripleblind study. Indian J Dent Res 2009;20:47-51.</ref> Oil pulling is observed to bring improvement in oral hygiene when practiced correctly and regularly.<ref>Shanbhag VK. Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(1):106-109. Published 2016 Jun 6. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004</ref> The tongue influences and interacts with the body systems. Its dysfunction leads to different local and systemic pathologies.<ref>Bordoni B, Morabito B, Mitrano R, Simonelli M, Toccafondi A. The Anatomical Relationships of the Tongue with the Body System. Cureus. 2018;10(12):e3695. Published 2018 Dec 5. doi:10.7759/cureus.3695</ref> | | In a study, the oil pulling therapy showed reduction in the plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total colony count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of adolescents with plaque-induced gingivitis.<ref>Asokan S, Emmadi P, Chamundeswari R. Effect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, tripleblind study. Indian J Dent Res 2009;20:47-51.</ref> Oil pulling is observed to bring improvement in oral hygiene when practiced correctly and regularly.<ref>Shanbhag VK. Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(1):106-109. Published 2016 Jun 6. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004</ref> The tongue influences and interacts with the body systems. Its dysfunction leads to different local and systemic pathologies.<ref>Bordoni B, Morabito B, Mitrano R, Simonelli M, Toccafondi A. The Anatomical Relationships of the Tongue with the Body System. Cureus. 2018;10(12):e3695. Published 2018 Dec 5. doi:10.7759/cureus.3695</ref> |
| The sense organs like eye, ear, nose and skin are also protected by various measures in daily routine. | | The sense organs like eye, ear, nose and skin are also protected by various measures in daily routine. |