Ayurveda is the 5000 years old holistic way of treating diseases and enriching the quality of life. Ayurvedic drugs are herbal formulations that have been used for aeons to treat all the diseases related to the body and mind. Ayurveda presents some of the most natural oral rinses that work incredibly well in controlling bleeding and reducing inflammation in the mouth and gums.
Irimedadi Thailam is a renowned Ayurvedic formulation used for oil-pulling or gargling. Oil pulling is an effective Ayurveda procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth for oral and systemic health benefits. This medicated taila is meticulously prepared by blending the medicinal wild babul with various other herbs at precise proportions.
It’s astringent, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory activities take care of the oral health and oral hygiene. This herbal taila is widely used to cure all types of gum and dental disorders.
Features of Irimedadi Thailam
Treating all kind of dental problems:
Irimedadi Thailam has been mentioned in many ayurvedic books including Sushruta Samhita, Bhaisajyaratnavali and Charaka Samhita for its importance in the management of Dental Diseases.
Strengthens Teeth
It has been used since millennia to strengthen teeth, cure toothache and relieve infections and inflammations of oral mucosa. It helps to relieve tooth decay, removes stains. The herbal taila is beneficial for soothing sensitive tooth.
Combats Bad Breath
Bad breathe can be caused by many reasons, bad oral hygiene is one of them. This efficacious herbal preparation is believed to reduce plaque induced gingivitis. It relieves bad breath problem. It is also used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome
Cures pericoronitis
Pericoronitis refers to inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, including the gums and the dental follicle. Gargling with Irimedadi Thailam and applying the taila gently over the area helps in relieving the pain and curing the ail.
Treats Gum abscess
A dental abscess refers to build-up of pus inside the teeth or gums. It is generally caused by bacterial infection. The anti-bacterial, analgesic and antiseptic properties of Irimedadi Thailam help in curing abscess as well as other bleeding or spongy Gums
Treats Pyorrhoea and oral infection
Pyorrhoea is a serious gum infection that damages gums and may destroy the jawbone. Applying the herbal oil over the infected area helps in curing such infections.
Treats Cavities
Cavities are the most trivial tooth problem. Rinsing with Irimedadi Thailam keeps the teeth strong, mouth fresh and cavities away.
Directions for use
5 – 10 ml of oil is taken into mouth and gargled for 5 – 10 minutes. Then spit out.
Gargle with warm water for two minutes and spit.
It can also be applied directly on the infected area by dipping it in cotton swab or applying directly with finger.
Side effects of Irimedadi Thailam
There are no side effects with this oil.
Do not swallow the oil.
It does not assure instant results,hence it is not recommended to use in an emergency situations.
Take medical advice before using the oil for severe conditions.
Dr.Mugdha Kulkarni
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