Oral hygiene routine for cold and flu prevention.
Danta is the the Sanskrit word for tooth.
Our favorite Ayurvedic mouth wash is the Auromere brand. Available in the shop and online. Continue reading for more information about oral hygiene in Ayurveda
We can find information about Danta in the Ayurvedic classical texts:
+Charaka and Sushruta Samhita.
+ Astanga Samgraha.
+ Kasyapa Samhita.
Teeth ? are considered an updadhatu of Asthi dhatu (bone tissue). Bones are a natural governed by Vata and in disease of the bones, the teeth are also weakened.
According to Sushruta (Author of Sushruta Samhita) fifteen disease of the roots of the teeth and gums have been mentioned. To prevent tooth and gum disease good oral hygiene should be implemented in our Dinacharya (Daily Routine).
1. Cleaning of the teeth.
In Ayurveda fresh stems or sticks of trees such as Banyan, Khadira, Neem or Arjuna have been recommended. These herb sticks should be either ‘Kashaya’ (astringent), ‘Katu (heating), or ‘Tikta’ (bitter) in taste.
• The stick should be chewed until its broken. The taste of the stick will neutralise the bodhaka Kapha and help to clear the mucous secretions in the mouth
• Vata has often thin, arthrophic, dry and rough gums and Khadira or Licorice is recommended.
• Pitta is more prone to spongy, inflamed and red gums and Neem or Arjuna is often recommended.
• Kapha is prone for hypertrophic and whitish gums and astringent sticks are recommended.
2. Tooth powder.
We have our homemade toothpowder blend available in the Lakshmi shop. Also, Triphala powder can be used, it can also be mixed with sesame oil.
3. Gargling (Gandusha and Kavala).
Oil pulling is a procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth. It is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita where it is called Gandusha. Oil pulling has been used extensively as a traditional Indian folk remedy for many years to prevent decay, gingivitis, bleeding gums and other oral ailment.
• Ayurveda advises oil gargling to purify the entire system as each section of the tongue ? is connected to different organ such as to the kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, small intestines, stomach, colon, and spine.
4. Tongue cleaning
Cleaning the tongue helps to rid the mouth of any waste products, bad odour and improves the taste sensation.
Our few of our favorite dental care products:
1. Wooden tooth brush - let’s get rid of plastic!
2. Ayurvedic tooth powder - homemade at Lakshmi Ayurveda.
3. Vegan charcoal floss.
4. Auromere mouthwash.
5. Auromere toothpaste in a jar.
If you have any questions and find yourself suffering from poor dental health your are welcome to contact one of our practitioners at info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au to speak further.
#ayurveda #oralhygiene #oralcare #floss #auromere #ayurvedicoralcare #gumhealth #mouthwash #gandusha
Our favorite Ayurvedic mouth wash is the Auromere brand. Available in the shop and online. Continue reading for more information about oral hygiene in Ayurveda
We can find information about Danta in the Ayurvedic classical texts:
+Charaka and Sushruta Samhita.
+ Astanga Samgraha.
+ Kasyapa Samhita.
Teeth ? are considered an updadhatu of Asthi dhatu (bone tissue). Bones are a natural governed by Vata and in disease of the bones, the teeth are also weakened.
According to Sushruta (Author of Sushruta Samhita) fifteen disease of the roots of the teeth and gums have been mentioned. To prevent tooth and gum disease good oral hygiene should be implemented in our Dinacharya (Daily Routine).
1. Cleaning of the teeth.
In Ayurveda fresh stems or sticks of trees such as Banyan, Khadira, Neem or Arjuna have been recommended. These herb sticks should be either ‘Kashaya’ (astringent), ‘Katu (heating), or ‘Tikta’ (bitter) in taste.
• The stick should be chewed until its broken. The taste of the stick will neutralise the bodhaka Kapha and help to clear the mucous secretions in the mouth
• Vata has often thin, arthrophic, dry and rough gums and Khadira or Licorice is recommended.
• Pitta is more prone to spongy, inflamed and red gums and Neem or Arjuna is often recommended.
• Kapha is prone for hypertrophic and whitish gums and astringent sticks are recommended.
2. Tooth powder.
We have our homemade toothpowder blend available in the Lakshmi shop. Also, Triphala powder can be used, it can also be mixed with sesame oil.
3. Gargling (Gandusha and Kavala).
Oil pulling is a procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth. It is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita where it is called Gandusha. Oil pulling has been used extensively as a traditional Indian folk remedy for many years to prevent decay, gingivitis, bleeding gums and other oral ailment.
• Ayurveda advises oil gargling to purify the entire system as each section of the tongue ? is connected to different organ such as to the kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, small intestines, stomach, colon, and spine.
4. Tongue cleaning
Cleaning the tongue helps to rid the mouth of any waste products, bad odour and improves the taste sensation.
Our few of our favorite dental care products:
1. Wooden tooth brush - let’s get rid of plastic!
2. Ayurvedic tooth powder - homemade at Lakshmi Ayurveda.
3. Vegan charcoal floss.
4. Auromere mouthwash.
5. Auromere toothpaste in a jar.
If you have any questions and find yourself suffering from poor dental health your are welcome to contact one of our practitioners at info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au to speak further.
#ayurveda #oralhygiene #oralcare #floss #auromere #ayurvedicoralcare #gumhealth #mouthwash #gandusha