REPORTED
CURES WITH OIL PULLING: Mouth & Gum Disease;
Stiff Joints; Allergies; Asthma; High Blood Sugar;
Constipation; Migraines; Bronchitis; Eczema;
Heart, Kidney, Lung Diseases; Leukemia; Arthritis;
Meningitis; Insomnia; Menopause (hormonal issues);
Cancer; AIDS; Chronic Infections; Varicose Veins;
High Blood Pressure; Diabetes; Polio; Cracked
Heels.
Here's are a few paragraphs from Bharat Savur's
article on The Hindu Business Online
..."When Dr Karsch examined the gargled milk-white
oil under a microscope with 600 magnification, he
saw live organisms swimming in it. It's poisonous,
so never swallow it, he warns. These poisons are
bacteria-embryos, which, if not eliminated, cause
diseases. Apparently, Dr Karsach cured his own
chronic blood disease and 15-year-old arthritis.
The first sign of improvement is in the teeth-they
become firm and white, he says. Other healing
indications: fresh, relaxed feeling on waking up,
disappearing dark pouches below the eyes, anew
appetite and energy, better memory and deep sleep.
Dr Karsch swears by the mouth oil-wash for
anything from organ-disorders, skin-diseases,
menstrual problems, paralysis to every ache and it
is in the human anatomy. You can gargle even when
you have fever, he says, adding, it takes anything
from two days to a year to cure a disease.
And if these claims sound exaggerated, he told a
conference of Ukrainian cancer specialists, try
out the process yourself.
Interestingly, Ayurveda advises oil gargling "to
purify the taste-buds and the entire system", as
explained by Dr Deepak Chopra in Perfect Health.
According to this life science, the tongue is
mapped by organ-locations -- that is, each section
of the tongue is connected to the kidneys, lungs,
spleen, liver, heart, pancreas, small intestines,
stomach, colon, and spine.
Thus, an oil-mouth-massage soothes and stimulates
the key meridians where taste meets organ.
Simultaneously, as in any skin-massage, the inner
skin and lining of the mouth, palate and tongue
become warm and supple and the lubrication
prevents dryness (the vatic effect).
In modern dietetics too, dryness is discussed. For
example, lack of Vitamin A (retinal) causes the
outer lining of the eyeball to dry and wrinkle,
and affects vision.
And as any dietician would tell you, all oils
contain 960 micrograms of vitamin A per 10 gm (the
recommended daily allowance of vitamin A per adult
is 600 micrograms). So, it's possible that oil
gargling helps in reaching the required retinal to
the eyeballs and keeps them elastic and smooth.
Likewise, the Ayurvedic `purification of
taste-buds' also has its equivalent in dietetics
as `antioxidants' . Oxidation literally means
`the putrefaction of body-tissues'.
And oil-soluble vitamins, A, C, D, and E are
antioxidants that protect and prevent the decaying
process and help maintain the integral functioning
of cell membranes. That's why, many people are
ingesting vitamin E pills to stem `ageing'
(oxidation). "
Reader Comments On the Above Article
6/3/2008: Jerry from Toronto, Canada writes, "The
name of the OP Dr. you refer to is Dr. Karach not
Karsch."
11/8/2006: Laura from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
writes, "I wanted to comment that the usage of the
word "gargle" on your Oil Pulling page is a tad
alarming given the warning NOT to gargle in the
throat near the end of the instructions. It seems
Dr. Karasch used it as well. I have never heard or
used the word "gargle" unless it meant using the
throat, so it is a tad misleading for the
unsuspecting or the casual reader. Perhaps the
alert could be placed at the beginning of the
article to clarify the usage of the word and for
safety's sake. Thank you for your time."
BE CAREFUL WHAT TYPE OF SESAME OIL YOU BUY
3/18/2008: Mar from Chevy Chase, Maryland writes:
"It seem that quite a few people who are trying to
find Sesame oil for oil pulling are using the
TOASTED Sesame oil that you find in oriental food
stores. This is not the kind of Sesame oil that is
called for... it is a condiment that you add by
the drop or teaspoon to food as a flavoring, not a
cooking oil. It is not so easy to find Sesame oil
or Sunflower oil in the grocery stores. I have
found inexpensive sunflower oil in some of the
ethnic groceries stores, or smaller non chain
stores, although you may be able to find it in the
larger stores too. Sesame oil is more difficult to
find, so I suggest health food stores or the
larger earth friendly stores like Whole Foods.
Both oils should be yellow in color, not the dark
brown of toasted sesame oil. The original
instructions that I read about the oils
recommended for oil pulling said that you do not
have to find cold pressed oils, as these oils are
not being ingested, and that, in fact, the least
expensive form actually works best. I don't
understand how anyone could tolerate swishing the
very strong tasting toasted sesame oil for such a
long time. Good luck in finding the correct oils.
mt"
FOR GLOWING SKIN, TRY SESAME OIL
9/6/2007: CANDY from RIVERDALE, NY writes: "I
started oil pulling with unrefined sesame oil 2
months ago, the initial results were great. My
skin glowed exceptionally well. Then I read Ted's
opinion on which oils work best, one of them being
refined sunflower oil. I switched to sunflower oil
and the results were unfavorable, my skin did not
glow at all, as a matter of fact it looked quite
dull. I stopped used sunflower oil and switched
back to unrefined sesame oil. And my skin is
glowing once more. I have been acne free since oil
pulling and I've been sleeping soundly too. I have
recommended oil pulling to my sister who's had a
loose tooth and the oil pulling has since
reinforced her loose molar."
OIL PULLING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: These are
instructions from India in which only 2 types of
oil can be used. However, as you will read below
in our Reader Feedback section, people are
experimenting with different oils, adding
anti-bacterial and anti-viral oil essences. Soon
we might have a purist vs. renegade oil pulling
battle!
INSTRUCTIONS:
First thing in the morning, before brushing your
teeth, eating or drinking, take 1 TBSP of either
sesame or sunflower oil. Put the oil in your
mouth, tilt your chin up and slowly swish, suck,
chomp and pull through the teeth. Do this for at
least 10 minutes. 15 - 20 minutes is better. You
want the oil to become a thin, white foam when you
finally spit it out. If it's still yellow, you
haven't done it long enough.
You can do this 2 more times during the day if you
want to detox faster. Make sure you do it on an
empty stomach, however. Spit it out in the toilet
when your mouth is full and rinse your mouth out
well.
Follow by drinking 2 - 3 glasses of water.
DO NOT SWALLOW THE OIL. It now contains parasites
and bacteria!
DO NOT GARGLE IN THE THROAT. THE OIL IS MEANT TO
BE SWISHED IN THE MOUTH ONLY.
DO IT SLOWLY.
HOW IT WORKS:
The
oil pulls all mucous, bacteria and toxins from
your body through your saliva. According to
Ayurvedic medicine, mucous is a poison that must
be removed.
Note #1: Keeping the chin tilted up makes sure the
oil gets to the back molars.
Note #2: The old school says that only sesame and
sunflower oils produce favorable results. However,
our readers report success using other oils too.
Note #3: If after meals, wait at least 4 hours
before you Oil Pull. After drinking, wait 1 hour.
Note #4: A worsening of symptoms is an excellent
indication that the disease/ailment is being
cured.
Note #5: Do not stop Oil Pulling if you feel
aggravated symptoms or heightened side effects
after a day or two. Your body is healing.
Note #6: Will your dental fillings fall out? It's
possible but highly unlikely unless there is
pre-existing damage or loose fillings.
The oil will start to thin out after a few minutes
because saliva is constantly being mixed in and
swished about.
08/29/2008: Knute from
Sacramento, USA writes, "I was fortunate to find
out about Dr Karach's oil pulling therapy over
16 years ago, and my objective was to improve my
immune system, as a preventative. And it
certainly has done so, for example, the number
of colds has gone down a lot. Plus, my digestion
has improved very much. Also, I can go on for
more hours without feeling the need to eat.
I mostly use
sesame oil, peanut oil, and sunflower oil: Once
per day, one table spoon in the morning, before
breakfast, 5-7 days a week. I have found that
it's very important to rinse the oral cavity and
tongue with baking soda/salt in warm water, and
brush all of the same area - including the
tongue, after applying just a little baking soda
and salt on the toothbrush.
Basically, my opinion is
that oil pulling is one of the very best ways
to stimulate the body's natural healing
abilities, and that includes detoxification.
15-20 minutes in the morning of oil pulling
regularly, while taking a shower or shaving or
- is one of the wisest things we could to,
healthwise."
