Glossary for Ayurveda - Body Treatments

Abhyanga/Abyangam
An ayurvedic oil massage practiced by two medics who massage to let go the warm oil into the tissues of the entire body. This helps loosen and facilitate the removal of accumulated ama (toxins) and the doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) from the body.  Abhyanga is a type of massage therapy which is used by practitioners of Ayurveda to treat their patients. The massage involves liberally covering the client in oil and then using smooth, gentle movements to rub the oil deeply into the body. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend that people receive abhyanga massage every day to keep their bodies balanced, healthy, and focused.

Aayschotana

Type of Eye salves It is a type of eye treatment in which drops of herbal liquids are put into the eyes. This therapy prevents excess lacrimation, burning sensation and redness of eyes.   

Anjana
Black pigment applied in eyes and eyelashes. 


Avagaha sveda
Sitz bath. The herbs to be used are boiled in water. The patient is asked to dip the affected part in it. It's most commonly used in arsh (piles).  


Basti/Vasti

It refers to the enema therapy of panchkarma. Basti is the most effective treatment of vata disorder. Vata is a predominant site in the colon. In ayurveda basti involves the introduction of herbal solution of sesame in the rectum.
Basti relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other joint pains like arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasm and headaches.   

Ayurvedic Vasti involves the introducing of liquids like medicated oils, herbal concoctions and milk through the perineum (through the anus, urinary meatus or vaginal orifice in women) in order to clean or heal the lower part of the body (below umbilical part). The toxins (ama) accumulated in the lower part of the body or the toxins pushed to the colon, urinary tract or reproductive tract by previous ayurvedic procedures like Oil-therapy (snehan) or Sweat-therapy (swedan) can be cleared with bastis.

Chavitti Uzhichil
Chavitti Uzhichil is a unique massage treatment. It is a blend of Ayurveda and Dhanurveda (Archery). This massage is done on the whole body using mainly the feet and also the palms by the masseur, putting medicated herbal oil all over the body and head of the person. The therapist gently moves the feet controlling the pressure, balancing on a rope hung on the ceiling. It gives very relaxing and soothing experience to the person who undergoes this treatment.

Dhara

Dhara is an Ayurvedic treatment method, which includes the application of a continuous stream of mildly warm oil to the body parts. The name of dhara varies with the kind of material used for the dhara.

Dhyana

Meditation, One of the practices done for mental stability. When the manas (mind) attain the state of stability it is called dhyana. While in dhyana one should try to concentrate on one particular thing only.  

Dhanyamla
Dhanyamla dhara is dhara over different body parts other than head.

Ela Kizhi

Herbal poultices are prepared with various herbs and medicated powder. The entire body is massaged with these poultices after they are warmed in medicated oils. It promotes circulation and increases perspiration which in turn help the skin eliminate the wastes, thereby improving skin tone. Used as a  herbal treatment for stiffness, body pain, especially in the arthritis and paralysis.

Karna Puran ( Karnapooranam)

In Karna Puran or ear therapy, the ears are filled with herbo-mineral oils which lubricate the delicate filaments of the ear canal, dislodging impurities and sharpening hearing.

Karna Puran creates a feeling of deep restfulness and may be useful in treating insomnia. Earaches, deafness, ringing of the ears, headaches, giddiness, as well as tooth and gum diseases may benefit.

Kativasti

A unique treatment that involves a specific region of the body being soaked in a ‘pool’ of warm, medicated oil. A dam of herbal dough is 'built' on afflicted area, is filled with oil and then left to rest - relieving localised pain, tension and swelling. Leaves the region in question feeling extremely nourished. Kativasthi relieves chronic and acute backaches, muscle spasms, prolapsed disc, lumbar spondylosis, osteoporosis and sciatica. 

Khumbhaka

In yoga it is a breathing exercise in which the breath is retained in a state of suspense when the mind is relaxed. This exercise re vitalizes the nervous system.   

Langhana

Depletion therapy According to Ashtang Sangraha it is one of dvividha upkarma(two kinds of therapy). It can be called as slimming therapy and indicated for those who are obese due to overeating. This therapy makes body thin and light. 

Mukha Lepanam 

This is a beauty therapy where rich ayurveda herbs are made into a paste and applied to the face in the form of a mask.

Nali Swedam

Rare treatment done with special herbs for arthiritis and other rheumatic complains.

Nasya/Nasyam

Herbal medication of nasal is called nasya. In the medictaion the excess bodily humors that accumulate in the sinus, throat, nose or head is eliminated by the means of the nearest possible opening, the nose.   

Netra Dhara

Mild pouring of herbal decoction through the inner corners of the eyes is the core of this treatment. It is an excellent treatment for many common eye ailments. Pain, itching, watering, burning sensation, and reddish discoloration of the eyes are treated by this therapy. It cleans and removes various impurities from the eyes. The decoction used for this is made from black raisins, liquorice, berberis,myrobalan, lodh,sandalwood and honey.

Niruha (Basti)

An enema not of an oily kind. 

Njavarakizhi   
Type of massage is done with a hot medicinal mixture tied up in cloth pouches and is applied on the whole body. This treatment is recuperative and healthful. This therapy endows several benefits to a healthy person as well as to the ill. The therapy improves complexion of the skin, increases Pitha, promote digestion and restores vigor. 
It  revitalizes your skin and makes it glow. It prevents excessive sleep, but endows the patient with sound sleep during the night, is very effective - cures diseases of the nervous system, Chronic Rheumatism, Osteo Arthritis, Gout, Muscle Wasting, diseases caused by vitiation of Raktha (blood).


Palpuka
Full Body Ayurvedic massage with herbal oil and localized steam with milk.


Pichu
Pichu is a palliative treatment for ailments of the head. A long piece of cloth (pichu) folded thickly and broader than the forehead is fixed around the head just above the ear level. A hole nearly one and a half inches wide is made in the front of the band. After preparatory procedures like an oil massage, the prescribed oil is applied on the head. A piece of cotton wad drenched in medicated oil is placed in the hole and allowed to remain there for some time. This process is repeated for a specific duration. Pichu, one of the Purvakarma therapy is considered effective for diseases of the cranial nerves arising from Vata disorder.

Pizhichil

A massage therapy procedure using warm medicated oil is poured all over the body in a typical manner for a duration of one hour daily for one or two weeks, depending on the requirement of each body, as judged by the Ayurvedic Doctor.The oil is selected after careful analysis of the person's character, body construction (physiological constitution of each individual), digestive power, etc.

This is one of the best therapies for diseases caused by impaired functioning of the nervous system. This is a rejuvenation therapy as well and will prevent ageing scales and wrinkles,  used to cure rheumatism and arthritis.

Pranayama

It is a breathing exercise for purifying the blood and vitalizing the inner organs. The three aspects of this exercise are inhalation, retention and exhalation with the aim of increasing the span of each aspect and more controlled.  

Raktamokshana /Rakta Moksham)

This method is effective in curing rheumatic arthritis and skin diseases. Though it sounds very primitive way of treating, it is a very helpful process. Raktamokshana means removing vitiated blood from the body. It is a localized treatment . Extraction of vitiated blood from the body by using surgical instruments and other tools is known as Raktamokshana.                           

Types Of Rakta Mokshana :
1) Using surgical instruments 

 Method 1 : Pracchana: scratching with a sterile scalp is indicated to drain the accumulated blood from a particular point.
Method 2: Sira vedhana: Venepuncture is devised whenever vitiated blood circulates in the body.
2) Primitive Method of Jalouka Prayoga: It is a special method for removing the false blood using an organism named as jelooga (leech). These leeches are made to suck off the impure blood from a person. The leeches will leave the patient's body once they are full.

Shirodhara
Shirodhara, or the dhara treatment given to head.  Shirodhara is a form of Ayurveda medicine that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead (the 'third eye'). The liquids used in shirodhara depend on what is being treated, but can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water. Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière's disease and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties.

Sirovasthi 

In this type of Dhara treatment medicated milk or oil is poured over the forehead in a rhythmatic manner. It is used in psychosomatic diseases like psoriasis with very good results. It also treats  headache, giddiness, pain and burning sensations of the palms and feet, diseases of eyes, ears, nose and throat. It is an excellent cure for chronic insomnia. Used for patients suffering from insomnia.

Sneha Panam
Snehapanam is an Ayurvedic therapeutic measure given to patients for the cure of gastroenterological ailments. Snehapanam is characterized by the oral intake of ghee (purified buttermilk) made from cow’s milk for internal purification before starting the panchakarma therapy (purva karma) or as a treatment. 

Snehapanam is considered beneficial in curing different conditions like osteo-arthritis, certain skin diseases like psoriasis and chronic constipation.

Tantra

It is a non vedic form of yoga leading divine ecstasy through certain rites that emphasize the erotic and forbidden. It is also known as kundalini-yoga it is centered on the divine female power; rule, ritual, scripture, religious treatise, loom, warp.  

Takradhara

This is similar to Shirodhara but buttermilk is poured onto the forehead, instead of herbal oil.  It is very effective in combatting certain types of migraines, and other specific Pitta disorders, where a cooling and refreshing therapy is needed.

Thalam

Special powder mixed with medicated oil applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes . This treatment is for ear, nose and throat problems, insomia, migraine and hypertension.

Tharpanam

It is basically an eye-cleansing process. It gives a cooling effect to eyes. The medicated oil is retained over the eye bordered with a thick herbal combination. 

Udhawardhanam 

Therapy for obesity and rheumatic ailments. The entire body is massaged with herbal powders. Specific parts of the body can also be massaged as therapy for obesity

Ushma Swedam - Steam bath /sauna

This is a unique treatment and under this treatment leaves of medicinal plants are boiled and resulting steam is passed to the whole body. This treatment is helpful in to eliminate impurities from the body, reducing fat and also helpful in fighting with some skin diseases. This is also indicated as PURVAKARMA for Panchakarma procedures.                                                       

Vamana/Vamanan

It is therapeutic vomiting.

Vamanam is administrated to eliminate the Kapha causing the excess mucus. All Kapha related diseases are cured by this therapy. This process requires good attention and skilled assistance. In chronic skin diseases like Psoriasis also vamanam is administered.

It is the medicated purgation; one of the pancha karma cleansing processes.

Virechan/Virechanam
Major Body purification procedure in Panchakarma therapy. When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, cold, cough. 

Yoga

The word Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word "yug" which means to unite, to combine or to integrate. It is a state of union of parmaatma (Devine or supreme soul) with the Jeevatma (individual soul or consciousness). 

Oil Pulling or gargling for a brighter smile and better health

Oil pulling traces it roots to oil gargling practiced in Ayurvedic medicine. Oil pulling as we know it today, was introduced in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. Dr. Karach claimed that oil pulling could cure a variety of illnesses ranging from heart disease and digestive troubles to hormonal disorders. He said it cured him of a chronic blood disorder of 15 years duration and within three days it cured his arthritis, which at times was so painful he was bed ridden. He used the method in his medical practice with great success.
Dr. Karach’s method of oil pulling consists of swishing, not gargling, vegetable oil in the mouth. The oil is “worked” in the mouth by pushing, pulling, and drawing it through the teeth for a period of 15 to 20 minutes. It is done one to three times a day on an empty stomach. The best time is in the morning before eating breakfast, but can be done before any meal. The used oil is discarded and the mouth rinsed out with water. The oil is never swallowed because it is loaded with bacteria, toxins, pus, and mucous.

Sunflower and sesame seed oils are the most commonly used for oil pulling, but any vegetable oil will work. People have had success with olive, coconut, almond, and other oils. I prefer to use coconut oil because of its many health benefits. If you use a mild flavored coconut oil it is very pleasant in the mouth. Some oils, such as extra virgin olive oil, are so strong flavored that many people find them difficult to use.
The oil acts like a cleanser. When you put it in your mouth and work it around your teeth and gums it “pulls” out bacteria and other debris. It acts much like the oil you put in your car engine. The oil picks up dirt and grime. When you drain the oil, it pulls out the dirt and grime with it, leaving the engine relatively clean. Consequently, the engine runs smoother and lasts longer. Likewise, when we expel harmful substances from our bodies our health is improved and we run smoother and last longer.
As simple as it is, oil pulling has a very powerful detoxifying effect. Our mouths are the home to billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites and their toxins. Candida and Streptococcus are common residents in our mouths. It is these types of germs and their toxic waste products that cause gum disease and tooth decay and contribute to many other health problems including arthritis and heart disease. Our immune system is constantly fighting these troublemakers. If our immune system becomes overloaded or burdened by excessive stress, poor diet, environmental toxins and such, these organisms can spread throughout the body causing secondary infections and chronic inflammation, leading to any number of health problems.
Oil pulling is one of the most remarkable methods of detoxification and healing I have ever experienced in my career as a naturopathic physician. It helped me overcome a chronic skin problem that other forms of detoxification, including numerous juice fasts lasting up to 30 days, were unable to cure.
Oil pulling can work its magic almost instantly. Some people report relief from certain conditions after doing it only once. Minor problems often clear up within a few days. More serious, chronic problems may require a few weeks or several months or more depending on lifestyle issues.
Toxins are pulled from the body the very first time you try it. One of the first cleansing symptoms you will experience is an increased flow of mucous from your throat and sinuses. Mucous drainage is one of the body’s methods of removing toxins. While you are pulling, mucous may build in the back of your throat. You may even have to expel the oil and clear the mucous from your throat before reaching a full 20 minutes. That’s okay, take another spoonful of oil and continue until you’ve pulled for a total of 15-20 minutes. You may also experience a little nausea and perhaps even need to vomit as your body expels toxic waste. Other symptoms may also arise temporarily. These symptoms will subside as your body becomes cleaner and you become more comfortable with oil pulling. Unlike other methods of detoxification that last for only a short time, oil pulling should become a regular part of your daily schedule, like brushing your teeth.
Oil pulling is incredibly effective in brightening teeth, healing gums, preventing bad breath, quenching inflammation, and healing oral infections. It is also effective in treating many systemic conditions throughout the body.

By Bruce Fife

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article%20oil%20pulling.htm

Oil Pulling - The Oil Treatment of Dr. Karach

PULLING OIL 

Dr.med. Karach spoke about a remarkable treatment at a conference of the All Ukranische-Union of the Oncologists (Specialists for Tumor diseases) and Bacteriologists, a part of the Academy of Sciences of UDSSR,. He talked about a super simple Healing process for the human body by sunflower oil.
The results of this healing process, causes astonishment and doubts, but by experimenting with the oil therapy everybody can see the results in his own body and can get convinced for him that these arguments are right. It is more than surprising that with this totally harmless, biological healing method one could achieve such success and healing results. They are really without comparison. Most illnesses could be totally cured by this simple method and it was unnecessary, to use surgery or all kinds of medicines with their so much harmful side effects.
The real important thing of this method is in its simplicity; it is just sipping or sucking oil inside the mouth. The further healing process then is done alone by the human organism.
In this way it is possible to heal all at once-cells, tissues and all other organs because of the destruction of the natural mouth germs and with this the destruction of the human organism is stopped.
Right now, the balance is not there and causes illness and in the last consequence it affects the duration of life. Man lives only half the time which he could live. He could become 140 or 150 years old, says Dr.Karach.
The Oil-therapy heals totally headaches, bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers, intestinal diseases, heart and kidney diseases, encephalitis and woman’s diseases. Preventively the growth of malignant tumors is cut and healed. Chronic blood diseases, paralysis, diseases of nerves, stomach, lungs and liver and sleeplessness are cured.
Therefore, as Dr. Karach says, it is possible to heal many diseases, also those caused by poisonous chemical parts of drugs.
Dr. Karach says, his method heals the whole organism all together, also preventively. This especially is important in cases of tumors and of heart attacks. Dr. Karach: “With the oil therapy I have cured my chronic blood disease; I have suffered for 15 years. It also healed in three days an acute arthrosis which made me even lay in bed.
The healing process: Get refined sunflower oil (or peanut oil or distal oil). In the morning before breakfast you take one tablespoon of the oil – but donot swallow it. Without great effort or speed, you wash and suck the oil inside the mouth, pull it through the teeth and all that with closed mouth for 15 to 20 minutes.

You really chew, move your chin and (like in the Mayr diet) a lot of saliva is drawn; that means mouth – digestion. Obviously, the poisons are drawn from the blood through the mucous membrane of the mouth. That is why, in no case, the oil should be swallowed because it has become poisonous. First, the oil is viscous, but more and more it becomes liquid thin and white like wool. Then you spit it out. (As long as the liquid is still yellow you did not work with the oil long enough)
After spitting the oil, the mouth has to be washed intensely with water several times and the teeth need to be cleansed with brush; also the sink, because the liquid contains big amounts of bacteria and harmful material.
If we would look at a drop of this liquid through a microscope, we would see all kind of moving fibers – those are microbes in the first stage of their growth. Pulling Oil pulls out disease elements from the system (body) and restores health.
It is important to say that during Oil–pulling, our metabolism is increased much and that is why the body remains in a persistent healthy state.
One of the obvious results is the fixing of loosened teeth, the stop of bleeding teeth flesh and whitening of the teeth. The best time for the oil pulling is in the morning before breakfast. To enhance the healing process, you can repeat the treatment three times a day, but always before meal and with empty stomach. The organism will not be disturbed by this and the healing is quicker and stronger.
How long? Do till the original strength, freshness and a calm sleep is back again. After awakening in the morning you should feel refreshed and you should not have black circles under your eyes. A good appetite, a good sleep and a good remembrance (thinking) should be there.
In the beginning worsening for patients who are suffering from more than one disease, it is possible that there is a worsening of their situation. It is even possible that during the cure one infectious region of the body influences another one, which may be, would have become later even a killing disease.
Donot stop when your state gets worse: says Dr. Karach. There is no reason to interrupt the treatment even when the body temperature gets higher (it is healing temperature). Mainly when these signs are there, you should go on without interruption. If you interrupt you should know, that the healing only is there during the time of oil pulling. I point out says Dr.Karach, that a worsening of your health state is a sign that your disease is disappearing.
How often? This question only the patient himself can answer who is in the healing process. If he needs more or less depends on how he feels.
Acute diseases will be cured very quick in two to four days. Chronic diseases normally need more time, sometimes even one-year. So please Don’t give-up.

End of article
Remarks:
1 The above article was published in Journal of World Teletherapy association (APR – JUN 1992 issue) from Calcutta. The editor of the journal has added at the end of the article: “I received copy the above lecture which was delivered at Indian Senior Citizens Association, HOUSTON, U.S.A on 9th Nov 1991. Please write about experiences after you have tried out”.
2 This article was published in a German magazine, “Fortschritt fur alle” Nr. 46, Erika Herbst, Schlossweg 2, 8501, Feucht Bavaria, Germany.

A Blessed and Happy New Year to one and all - 2012

A blessed and joyous New Year to everyone.

May your year be filled with the joys of all things fragrant.

Happy New Year!

Oil Pulling

What is Oil Pulling? 

Oil Pulling is a safe, simple, cheap and gentle procedure who's benefits range from bringing health to your mouth and ridding your mouth of harmful toxins and bacteria, to a method that cures and prevents diseases and extends your healthy life.

Studies are on-going, but the procedure is gaining more and more popularity as people are finding success and positive results with oil pulling.  We will explain the details of oil pulling later in this article, but the basics involve pulling and swishing 1 tablespoon of Coconut, Olive, Grapeseed or some other quality oil around your mouth and through your teeth for up to 20 Min., then spitting.  The therapy is simple and completely harmless, as you do not ingest medication or drugs.

Oil pulling was practiced in Ayurvedic medicine. Modern oil pulling was introduced in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. Dr. Karach claimed that this treatment will achieve remarkable results with illnesses like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro-physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and woman's hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism.  Dr. Karach's claims that oil pulling heals the whole body in perpetuity.   He sites results with terminal diseases such as cancer, aids and chronic infections.

According to the African Journal of Microbiology Research, oil pulling is an effective defense against the bacteria associated with dental caries (tooth decay). Studies show that it has also been beneficial in the elimination of bleeding gums, the fastening of loose teeth and the visible whitening of the teeth.
Many advocates of oil pulling suggest safflower, sunflower or vegetable oil, but more and more studies and successes are finding higher quality oils are more effective.   The anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties of whole, extra virgin coconut oil makes it the perfect choice for oil pulling and certainly is gaining popularity.
The use of essential oils added to the primary pulling oil is slow to find it's way to most oil pulling enthusiasts because of the lack of superior essential oils that are CPTG quality.   But as people discover how a CPTG essential oil can benefit oil pulling, essential oils will become more and more popular in oil pulling.

Does maintaining a healthy mouth help you have a healthy body?

Up-and-coming science suggests that advanced gum disease can be linked to diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and pre-term birth.
The Early stages of gum disease is gingivitis-which affects a majority of all adults at some point in their lives, and most don't even know it.

Many theories exist and more studies are underway to explore the connection between good oral health and overall health. The conclusions lead us to know that a healthy mouth leads only to good things.

Lets explore these connections more.

Persistent halitosis (bad breath) is often a sign of a more serious problem in your mouth. Poor oral hygiene and gum disease are the primary causes of halitosis.
It is estimated that around 50% of adults have some form of gingivitis. Gingivitis, if left untreated, may progress to a more serious condition called periodontitis.
Besides weakening your teeth to the point of loosing them, studies suggest that periodontitis may affect the health of your entire body. 
On going studies suggests that periodontitis may be associated with diabetes, heart disease, and numerous other health issues.

Heart Disease and Heart Attack

Studies suggest that advanced gum disease may be a contributing factor to heart disease.  The theory is that gum disease or periodontitis, allow oral germs to enter the bloodstream. These germs may affect the heart by attaching to the fatty plaques in your arteries, contributing to the formation of clots. According to this theory, these clots, in turn, can cause the restriction of blood flow (a.k.a. atherosclerosis) which may lead to a heart attack.

Stroke

On going studies also suggest that advanced gum disease may be associated with the presence of blocked arteries in the brain, a condition which may lead to a stroke.
Further studies advise that gum disease, if allowed to progress, may allow germs to enter the bloodstream. These germs may attach to the fatty plaques in your arteries, contributing to the formation of clots. According to this theory, these clots, in turn, can cause the restriction of blood flow and, in some cases, a stroke.

Diabetes

Emerging science also suggests that diabetes and gum disease may be linked. Not only does diabetes increase your chance of gum infection, but gum infection may make diabetes harder to control.
Diabetics are significantly more likely to develop gum disease because of the way diabetes slows the body's natural healing process. Research also suggests that advanced gum disease may have an adverse effect on blood-sugar levels-potentially making diabetes treatment less effective.

Can essential oils help with oral care, therefore health care?

This is where effective oral care can become a necessary part of health care.  Essential oils used the with an oral care routine that includes brushing, flossing and oil pulling with anti-septic and anti-bacterial essential oils can prevent gingivitis and peridontitis, thus improving our over all health care.

Exactly how do you do it?

Prior to breakfast on an empty stomach you take one tablespoon of coconut or other carrier oil and add 3-6 drops of essential oils. 
Add your essential oils based on issues.  They might include, but are NOT limited to:

·   On Guard - General immune system, mouth and gum health, teeth problems, halitosis, cold, flu, sore throat, virus.

·   Oregano - Flu, Cold, Virus, sore throat, swollen glands, cold sores, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antibiotic, anti viral.

·   Clove - Mouth and Gum, analgesic, anti-biotic, and antiseptic.

·   Frankincense - Analgesic, cold & flu, mouth surgery, mouth trauma, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.

·   Geranium - mouth and gum, throat, laryngitis, analgesic, antiseptic

·   Grapefruit - Cleansing, detoxifying, anti-septic, antibacterial.

·   Lemon - Cleansing, detoxifying, cold, sore throat, anti-septic.

·   Lemongrass - herpes, halitosis,  

·   Melaleuca - Cold, flu, Immune system, braces irritation, Gum and mouth sores, Congestion, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial,, antiseptic.

·   Myrrh - mouth, teeth and gum, cold & flu, tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic. 

Take the oils into the mouth but do not swallow it.  Move the oil slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing and as Dr Karach puts it; " sip, suck and pull through the teeth" for fifteen to twenty minutes.  This process thoroughly mixes the oils 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.  It is then spit from the mouth, the oral cavity must be thoroughly rinsed and mouth must be washed thoroughly. Just use normal tap water and brush with normal toothpaste, or on guard with water.
This has in effect pulled toxins and poisons out through the mucous membranes of the mouth to be expelled.  If you use virgin coconut oil, expel into the garbage, as it can solidify in the drain.
It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one's metabolism is intensified. Many feel this leads to improved health.  For many, the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the healing of sores, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.
The oil pulling /swishing is done best before breakfast. To accelerate the healing process, it can be repeated three times a day, but it is always best before meals on an empty stomach.

Remember, do not swallow. The oil should be spat out.

Per Dr. Karach, that this treatment will achieve remarkable results with illnesses like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and women's hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism. The benefit according to Dr. Karach's is that the oil therapy heals the whole body in perpetuity. In terminal diseases such as cancer, aids and chronic infections Dr. Karach reports this treatment method has been shown to achieve astonishing results.

This information was copied from http://www.everythingessential.me/ApplyingOils/OilPulling.html where a wealth of other information can be found on using essential oils too!

Clove essential oil - active compounds

Chemical structure of eugenol

The most active compound in clove essential oil is Eugenol – 72% to 90%. This is the compound that is responsible for the aroma of cloves. Eugenol is used in the perfume industry, also, used for flavoring, essential oils and in particular in medicine as a local antiseptic and anesthetic.

Other active compounds found in the essential oil of cloves are: -

·      Acetyl Eugenol

·      Beta-caryophllene

·      Vanillin

·      Crategolic acid

·      Gallotannic acid

·      Methyl salicylate – a pain killer

·      Flavonoids

·      Eugenin

·      Kaempferol

·      Rhamnetin

·      Eugenitin

·      Triterpenoids – oleanolic acid

·      Stigmasterol

·      Ampesterol

·      Sesquiterpenes

Pure pharmacopoeia eugenol 

Of the dried buds of cloves – 15 – 20 percent is essential oil and the majority of it is eugenol.

It takes 1 kilogram or 2.2 pounds of dried clove buds to yield and approximately ¼ pint or 150 ml of essential oil.

Clove - Syzygium aromaticum

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom: Plantae 

 Phylum: Angiosperms 

 (unranked): Eudicots 

 (unranked): Rosids 

 Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae 

 Genus: Syzygium 

 Species: S. aromaticum

BIONOMIAL NAME

Syzygium aromanticum

SYNONYMS

                                                                                 Caryophyllus aromaticus L.

  Eugenia aromatica (L.) Baill.

Eugenia caryophyllus

  Eugenia caryophyllata Thumb. 

(Spreng.) Bullock & S. G. Harrison

    

The clove tree is an evergreen tree and native to the islands of 

Indonesia – the Maluku islands, Malaysia, 

the continent of India, the island of Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

They are aromatic dried flower buds from trees that grow to heights of 8-12 meters. 

Their leaves are large and bear reddish flowers that are clustered. 

They start of pale and when ripe the flowers turn red, ready for harvest.

The cloves are about 1.5 to 2.0 cm – they have a calyx, with four terminating sepals 

and four unbloomed petals that form a small ball in the center.