how to oil pull
How to Pull Oil? In the morning, before breakfast on an empty stomach, you take one tablespoon in the mouth but do not swallow it. Move Oil Slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing and Dr. Karach puts it as ‘ sip, suck and pull through the teeth’ for fifteen to twenty minutes. This process makes oil thoroughly mixed with saliva. Swishing activates the enzymes, and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. The oil must not be swallowed, for it has become toxic.
As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white. If the oil is still yellow, you need to oil pull for some more time. Once you oil pull for 15 to 20 min, spit the oil from the mouth; wash your mouth thoroughly thoroughly. Just use normal tap water and good old fingers to clean. ( This is where you start to see lot of spin on many of websites which copied this content from us. Don’t waste money and time for organic cleaners soaps all that crap). For this procedure you don’t need any of those.
Clean the sink properly; you can use some antibacterial soap to clean the sink. Because the spittle contains harmful bacteria and toxic bodily waste. If one were to see one drop of this liquid magnified 600 times under a microscope, one would see microbes in their first stage of development.
It is important to understand that during the oilpulling / oil swishing process one’s metabolism is intensified. This leads to improved health. One of the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.
Oil pulling / swishing is done best before breakfast. To accelerate the healing process, it can be repeated three times a day, but always do this before meals on an empty stomach.
Here is the how to oil pull video:
Step1: First thing in the morning on an empty stomach and before drinking any liquids (including water), pour exactly one tablespoon of sunflower or sesame oil (or whatever oil you have chosen) into your mouth. We don’t receommend doing this process at any other time. Children can also do this with less quantity of oil provided they have control and practice not to swallow the oil.
Selection and Questions on choosing right oil for oil-pulling
Step 2:
Swish the oil around in your mouth without swallowing it. Move it around in your mouth and through your teeth, as if it was mouthwash (don’t tilt your head back to gargle though). You’ll find that the oil will start to get watery as your saliva mixes with it. Keep swishing.If your jaw muscles get sore while swishing, you’re putting too much into it. Relax your jaw muscles and use your tongue to help move the liquid around the inside of your mouth. When you do this correctly, you’ll feel very comfortable. Pretty soon.
There is no right way or wrong way to swish and pull oil. Don’t focus on doing it right. Do it with very natural movement. Do this gently, not vigorously, in a relaxed way for about 20 minutes.
If you have the unbearable urge to swallow and If it becomes too unpleasant, spit out and try again. It can be a bit unpleasant at first when you’re not used to it, but soon won’t be bothersome at all, just like brushing your teeth.
When the oil has become saturated with the toxins it has pulled out, it may become whitish and a thinner, milky consistency, depending on the type of oil used. Each time you oil pull, it can take a different amount of time to get to that point, so 20 minutes is a general rule of thumb, but you can experiment with this.
If you spit out before 20 minutes. start again, the process is to make the oil swish enough time in your mouth so that it becomes a white thik substance which is a indication of process completion.
Step3:
As the end of the oil pulling session approaches, Spit the oil out, then rinse the mouth with warm salt water. ( Just use normal table salt). Salt water rinsing isn’t absolutely necessary, but is very helpful as an antimicrobial and to soothe any inflammation and proven to be effective in rinsing out any toxins which may be left out in the mouth.
You can do the oil pulling every morning if you like, or several times a week. Because oilpulling method can be detoxifying, you might want to take a break sometimes. One immediate benefit everyone gets is, whiter teeth, clean mouth . There’s no rule about frequency – judge according to your own experience.
Pl. understand that this process works better in the morning. Don’t try to do this any time of the day. If for some reason it is absolutely not possible for you to pratice this method in the morning, you can do this on an empty stomach at any time of the day. Empty stomach means the food is digested completely. Ideally after three or four hours of you taking any food. ( Lot depends on the food you are eating).
oil pulling before and after
a. Do not swallow. The oil should be spat out. But inadvertently if you swallow there is nothing to worry. It will go out through faeces. Nothing is to be done.
b. If you are allergic to a particular brand of oil, change the brand of oil or oil itself to different oil.
c. We are receiving many emails about which oil to use. The recommended oils to use are Sunflower Oil or Seasme Oil. Our experience with thousands of people across the globe says use cold pressed Sunflower or Seasme oil or Coconut Oil as first choice, if it is not available use refined Sunflower or Seasme Oil. We have observed that any oil other than Sunflower or Seasme may not be as effective.
oil-pulling common questions and concerns:
Q: Should I brush before Oilpulling?
No, there’s no need to. It’s important to brush after oilpulling and clean the mouth thoroughly after toxins are drawn out with salt and water as explained before.
Q: When oil becomes white after 5 min? 10 min? 15 min???
There’s no rule of thumb different oils will behave differently, so,pl. don’t pay attention to when the oil becomes white. Do the oilpulling for 20 min and you shall notice that oil becomes white.
Q: I was only able pull oil for about few minutes, Is it normal?.
It is very common for many. Because we are not tuned take oil in our mouth and for first few times there would be some difficulty. But pl. note you would be amazed by how quickly you can get used to it! It helps if you think about keeping the oil around your teeth and not toward the back of your mouth. Keeping the head tilted down a bit can help with that. Five minutes may be all you need, but you may also be able to increase the
time because it will become more comfortable. Experiment and you’ll find out what works best for you.
Q: I can’t help swallowing a little during oil pull . Is that harmful?
If you need to swallow a bit during oilpulling, the toxins being drawn out can usually be handled by the digestive system and eliminated properly. When you feel the urge to swallow, just spit the whole thing and restart.
Q: I could only do oil pull for a few minutes, as my mouth was getting tired.
You’re probably doing it too vigorously. Just Relax and do the swishing in a more relaxed way.
Q: What are the reasons to oil pull on empty stomach
First, it helps not to have a full stomach if you get a little queasy from the oil pulling experience before you get used to it. Second, the detoxifying effect is a bit stimulating, whereas digestion involves the parasympathetic nervous system, so those are opposite functions. Eating something light may not be a problem, and you can judge by how you feel. If you can oil pull first thing in the morning, that takes care of that problem.
Q: After Oilpulling it never turns into white
The idea is , The viscosity and color should change significantly, but the color depends on so many factors, and can even be slightly different each time. A milky or creamy color is fine.
Q: How much salt should be used for rinsing after Oilpulling?
Only use as concentrated a solution as you can comfortably take. Adjust the amount if it’s too salty or if you can stand it a bit saltier. Once it reaches a point which is intense salty for you, rinse with that water. When you are rinsing you shall fee that you are doing that with salt water.
Q: Does the toothbrush become full of toxins from Oilpulling?
Keep your toothbrush clean by letting it dry out completely between uses. Use one in the morning and a different one at night.
Q: Are there any diet restrictions with Oilpulling?
No actual diet restrictions per se, but oilpulling will work better the more you eat a diet that is right for you individually. You can eat right after oilpulling, no problem.
which type of oil should be use for oil pulling
Pl. read http://www.oilpulling.com/oil-pulling-with-coconut-oil/. We have answered this question at Q: Is recommended to oil-pulling-with coconut-oil?.
Cold pressed Sunflower/ Sesame Seed Oil and Coconut Oil are your best choice. Pl. don’t complicate the process by mixing these. Plain simple oil pull with these oils would give you better resutls. Pl. share your experiences once used it.
I only have some minor health problem. How long do I have to do oil pulling & hoe often? Last time I did for a month. Is that long enough.
Do I still use mouthwash?
I’ll start oil pulling. Good topic to read and get rid of toxins. Question, Do I have to do it everyday?
No you don’t need to. Do this as often as you could in the beginning. Once you see health benefits you will not miss it.
Can i do oil pulling together with my dentures as i have 4 dentures in front?
We have answered this before.
Can people with artificial teeth (dentures) do OP?
Yes. People with artificial teeth (dentures) can do OP without the dentures. Do slowly so that oil does not escape through lips. If you do OP with dentures, they become loose in between and OP will not be effective.
Should we practice OP for 15-20 minutes only or is it alright if we do for 10 minutes as it is difficult to keep oil in the mouth for such a long time? Would it be better if pulling is done for more than 20 minutes?
The most important thing is the oil should become thin and white like milk. This happens in 15-20 minutes in most cases. If the oil has not become thin and white, you did not work it sufficiently long. Pulling effect is and optimum if it is done for 15-20 minutes. Less time may mean it is not sufficient time to be effective and much more time is wasteful effort. However, if mouth is full earlier you may spit it out.
Is there benefits to do oil pulling if you wear dentures?
I usually wash my teeth after a meal, not before..does this mean i have to brush once after oil pulling and again after a meal?
I have the same question..did you recieve an answer?
Emily, Kristen – I am OPer and dentist – I would reccend keep brushing after ur meal. Brushing after OP is up to u and how (un)comfortable u feel. After OP u may feel fine just to rinse w (salt) water, eat bfast, then brush ur teeth
Do not brush teeth immediately after eating, as the enamel is softer and you can damage it. Please wait at least 20 min before brushing after meals.
Article was very very helpful. I am going to try oil pulling as my dentist wants to pull two teeth because they are loose and do some implants. My keys are in good shape and I don’t have any bleeding. I hope this will be a good alternative. Thank you for all your good information and hopefully it will solve my problem that I didn’t think I had in the first place
Very Well Explained and all the doubts cleared
Any problem with adding a drop or two of oil of oregano (83-85% carvarcol) in with cold pressed unrefined sesame oil?
This is what I have started trialing… I am hoping it will speed up the process. Oregano oil is best with sesame oil as you can still feel the heat but it seems to get lost with coconut oil.
THANKS VERY GOOD INFORMATION AND VERY WELL EXPLAINED .
I’ve been meaning to start this and so today is the day! It was strange at first but as I read the article while pulling I slowed down the swish movement and began to get the hang of it. Great directions easy to follow! I felt a difference in my mouth right away. Look forward to better health! Thanks
Hemp oil?
Hi, thanks for the great information. I just have one question, I know you stated that it’s best to oil pull in the mornings or before our next meal. My question is, at night before bed should I brush my teeth regularly with toothpaste? Or what should be done before bed? Thanks!
Actually my gums have sques and my roots are visible, I am a diabetic and I was a passive smoker , I quit smoking 5 months before shall I do oil pulling
I have a bridge so it’s not possible to take them out when oil pulling…. is it ok? Will my bridge get loose overtime?
I want to try oil pulling with cold pressed coconut oil & I just want to know if I need to melt it first since it is solidified?
U can melt it first, it will also melt in ur mouth
Apart from oral health,what other health benefits from OP?
It cleans Toxins
Can we do oil pulling with groundnut oil?
Sometimes when I oil pull, after 20 minutes and I spit out I sometimes spit a little blood. The blood is not coming from my gums. Have you ever heard of this happening?
Other sites say to spit out the oil in true trash instead of the sink because it could clog the drain over time. Also, can you drink water before oil pulling?
Drinking water first thing in the morning is also recommended.
So what should be done first?
Oil pulling or drinking water?
Wow. If most of you had actually taken the time to read the article, your questions would all be answered.
I usually brush my teeth first thing when I get up in the morning, because I hate the taste in my mouth when I awake. Then I have been OPing, followed by salt water.
Is there any reason I shouldn’t be brushing first or is this OK?
Hi, does one have to brush ones teeth after Oil pulling?
Wondering, because if i Oil pull first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking, i will eat straight away after that, and it’s quite uncomfortable to eat right after brushing teeth, so can i just rinse the mouth with salt water after Oil pulling before eating, without brushing teeth?
No You don’t need to brush the teeth. You can rinse the mouth with salt water and eat.
If I spit out after 10min and have to restart, can I do for another 10min only or do I have to do for a full 20min again?