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Ayurvedic Oral Care Rituals
Dantacharya is the Ayurvedic morning oral care routine, one of the first things you do when you wake up. Tongue scraping, oil pulling, and drinking water from a copper vessel. Three simple practices, done in sequence, every morning.
The Vedic texts describe this as the foundation of Dinacharya (the daily routine).
Arimedadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic oil formulated specifically for Gandusha (oil pulling) and oral care. Referenced in the Ashtanga Hridayam under Mukha Roga Chikitsa (oral health management), this traditional formula combines 31 potent herbs in a sesame oil base to support healthy gums, strengthen teeth, freshen breath, and promote overall oral hygiene.
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A pure copper tongue scraper for Jihwa Prakshalana, the Ayurvedic art of tongue cleaning. This simple daily tool gently lifts tongue coating, freshens breath, and awakens your sense of taste each morning. Handcrafted from solid 100% copper, traditionally valued in Ayurveda for its natural self-purifying properties.
A double-handle copper tongue cleaner for Jihwa Prakshalana — the Ayurvedic tongue-cleaning practice. The two-handle design gives you steady, even control for a gentle sweep across the full width of your tongue. Crafted from pure Tamra (copper), traditionally valued in Ayurveda for its natural self-purifying qualities. Ideal if you prefer a balanced, two-handed grip.
How to Practice Dantacharya (The Ayurvedic Morning Oral Routine)
Dantacharya is performed first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking, in three simple steps. The entire routine takes 10–15 minutes.
Step 1 — Jihwa Prakshalana (Tongue Scraping)
Hold a copper tongue scraper with both hands, one on each end. Extend your tongue gently and place the curved edge at the back of the tongue. In one smooth, forward stroke, scrape from back to front. Rinse the scraper and repeat 5–7 times, or until no more coating is visible. This removes the overnight buildup (called Ama in Ayurveda) from the tongue's surface and freshens the mouth before any food or liquid enters the body.
Step 2 — Gandusha or Kavala (Oil Pulling)
Take one tablespoon of Arimedadi Thailam and hold it in your mouth. Gently swish the oil around your mouth, pulling it between and around the teeth. Do not gargle or swallow. Continue for 10–15 minutes — the oil will become thinner and milky as it mixes with saliva. Spit the oil into a waste bin (not the sink, as oil can block drains). Rinse your mouth with warm water. Gandusha with Arimedadi Thailam is described in classical texts as supporting gum health, strengthening teeth, and freshening breath.
Step 3 — Ushapana (Drinking Water from a Copper Vessel)
Fill a copper glass or vessel with room-temperature water the night before. In the morning, after tongue scraping and oil pulling, drink this water on an empty stomach. In Ayurveda, water stored overnight in copper is traditionally valued for its supportive quality on digestion and as part of a gentle morning cleansing routine.
When to practice: Every morning, immediately after waking. The three steps should be performed in this specific order — scrape, pull, drink — before brushing your teeth, eating, or drinking anything else. This is the traditional sequence described in Ayurvedic texts for Dantacharya.
Tongue Scraping, Oil Pulling & Copper — Your Questions Answered
Dantacharya is the Sanskrit term for the Ayurvedic oral care routine. It is one of the first practices in Dinacharya (the Ayurvedic daily routine), performed every morning upon waking. The three core practices are Jihwa Prakshalana (tongue scraping), Gandusha or Kavala (oil pulling), and drinking water from a copper vessel (Tamra Jala).
Hold both handles of the copper tongue scraper, place it at the back of your tongue, and gently pull forward in one smooth stroke. Rinse the scraper and repeat 5–7 times. Do this first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything. The practice removes the overnight coating (Ama) from the tongue.
Oil pulling (Gandusha) involves swishing a tablespoon of oil, traditionally sesame or coconut in the mouth for 10–15 minutes. Move the oil gently around the teeth and gums without swallowing. When finished, spit the oil into a bin (not the sink), and rinse your mouth with warm water. In Ayurveda, this practice is part of the daily morning cleansing routine.
Copper has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for daily-use wellness tools. Ayurvedic texts describe copper (Tamra) as having natural self-cleansing properties. Copper tongue scrapers are also durable, easy to clean, and long-lasting compared to plastic or stainless steel alternatives.
Yes, in the traditional Ayurvedic morning sequence, tongue scraping is done first, followed by oil pulling, and then brushing your teeth. This order is described in classical texts as part of the complete Dantacharya routine. Together, these practices take about 15–20 minutes.
Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic practice suitable for most adults. If you have dental conditions, recent oral surgery, or open wounds in the mouth, consult your dentist before starting. Children under 5 should not practice oil pulling due to the risk of swallowing the oil.
