Gandusha is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment that involves holding oil or ghee in the mouth for a specific period. It’s a part of Panchakarma, a holistic healing practice that aims to detoxify, rejuvenate, and restore balance.

Gandusha is used to treat various health conditions, including:

1. Oral health issues: Gum inflammation, tooth decay, bad breath, and mouth ulcers.
2. Throat and respiratory issues: Sore throat, cough, and respiratory infections.
3. Sinus and allergy issues: Sinus congestion, allergies, and hay fever.
4. Dental problems: Toothache, sensitive teeth, and gum recession.

The Gandusha procedure involves several steps:

1. Preparation: The patient is asked to sit comfortably and relax.
2. Oil or ghee preparation: A specific type of oil or ghee is prepared according to the patient’s condition.
3. Holding the oil or ghee: The patient is asked to hold the oil or ghee in their mouth for a specific period, usually 3-5 minutes.
4. Swishing and gargling: The patient is asked to swish the oil or ghee around their mouth and gargle with it.
5. Spitting out: The patient is asked to spit out the oil or ghee.

Gandusha is believed to offer several benefits, including:

1. Improved oral health: Reduces gum inflammation, tooth decay, and bad breath.
2. Relief from throat and respiratory issues: Soothes sore throats, reduces cough, and relieves respiratory infections.
3. Sinus and allergy relief: Reduces sinus congestion, allergies, and hay fever symptoms.
4. Dental health benefits: Reduces toothache, sensitive teeth, and gum recession.
5. Prevents gum diseases and cavities
6. Prevents bad breath
7. Prevents dryness of the mouth, throat, and lips & improve overall health.

Gandusha should only be performed under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. Certain precautions should be taken, including:

1. Proper preparation and post-procedure care: Ensure the patient is properly prepared and cared for after the procedure.
2. Monitoring of vital signs: Monitor the patient’s vital signs during the procedure to ensure safety.
3. Avoidance of Gandusha during extreme weather conditions: Avoid performing Gandusha during extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or intense heat.

It’s best to do Gandusha early in the morning before eating or drinking anything.

Who should do it?

You should consult with an Ayurvedic physician before doing Gandusha Therapy.

When to seek help?

If you have dental disorders, halitosis, or stomatitis, you may want to consider Gandusha therapy.