Oil pulling is one of my favorite healthy habits. It's easy, detoxing, supports oral health, clears up my complexion, and freshens my breath! All without breaking a sweat!
And my favorite oil pulling hack is making oil pulling chews. When I have these handy oil pulling tablets premade in my fridge, I'm much more likely to be consistent with this morning routine.
Get the full oil pulling guide here.
What is Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling is basically using oil as mouthwash, swishing for 5-20 minutes, and then spitting the oil out. I use this coconut oil.
Benefits include:
- Detoxing & cleansing
- Support mouth & gum health
- Reduce Inflammation
- Promote clear & healthy skin
- Immune boost
- Increase energy
- Reduce PMS symptoms
- Reduce head tension
- Improve digestion
- Get more tips to naturally support digestion and ease constipation here.
- Hangover relief
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How to Use Oil Pulling Chews:
Making oil pulling chews makes the process more convenient. All your ingredients are premixed and ready to go.
- Put 1-2 chews in your mouth and chew until it melts
- Swish for 5-20 minutes
- Spit out in the trash
- Read more about oil pulling here:
How to Make Oil Pulling Chews: 4 Ways:
Ingredients & Supplies:
This is a choose your own adventure experience! Here are optional ingredients you can add to your oil pulling chews. You can mix and match these recipes to create a custom oil pulling chew for your oral health needs! There are 4 combos to try below.
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Basic Oil Pulling Chews:
Using straight coconut oil is the most basic form of oil pulling.
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
- Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
- Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
- Store in a container in the fridge
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Upgrade #1: Whitening Oil Pulling Chews:
- Activated charcoal has been shown to whiten teeth. Learn more about activated charcoal here.
- Get all my budget-friendly tips to whiten teeth at home here.
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
- Stir in about a teaspoon of activated charcoal (about 3-5 capsules worth if using capsules)
- Stir in about 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
- Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
- Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
- Store in a container in the fridge
Upgrade #2: Remineralizing Oil Pulling Chews:
Trace minerals help replace lost minerals that support tooth strength. Magnesium is a key mineral for strong teeth and is found in these trace minerals.
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
- Stir in about 20 drops trace minerals
- Stir in about 10 drops of Clove Essential Oil
- Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
- Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
- Store in a container in the fridge
Upgrade #3: Detoxing Oil Pulling Chews:
Bentonite clay comes from volcanic ash that has naturally occurring minerals and an electric charge. This electric charge attracts and draws out toxins, metals, & other impurities, resulting in an effective, gentle, & healing detox.
Learn more about bentonite clay here:
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
- Stir in about 1-2 tablespoons bentonite clay
- don't use metal bowls or utensils when using bentonite clay
- the clay will cause the chew to be a little gritty, that's ok!
- Stir in about 10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
- Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
- Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
- Store in a container in the fridge
Upgrade #4: Soothing Oil Pulling Chews:
Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil over low heat on the stove
- Stir in about 1-2 teaspoons turmeric
- Stir in about 20 drops of Copaiba Essential Oil
- Pour into silicone molds into about 1 tablespoon portions
- Put in fridge or freezer until hardened
- Store in a container in the fridge
More Posts on Holistic Oral Health:
- DIY Recipes
- Guides
- How to Use
- Essential Oils for Oral Health
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