Patanjali positions Dant Kanti Gandush Oil Pulling as a traditional Gandush practice backed by modern testing

A new Ayurvedic oral care product is being presented as a bridge between ancient tradition and modern dental science, and the company behind it says it could change the way people think about daily mouth care. According to Patanjali Ayurved, its Dant Kanti Gandush Oil Pulling is inspired by a classical Ayurvedic practice but supported, as claimed by the company, with scientific testing and research.

Oral health problems are no longer small issues limited to toothaches or bad breath. With more people eating spicy fast food, sugary snacks, and highly processed meals, problems like cavities, gum swelling, bleeding gums, loose teeth, and chronic bad breath are becoming common. In India, where dental care awareness is still limited in many areas, the burden is said to be even higher. This context, the company claims, has revived interest in traditional Ayurvedic practices that focus on prevention rather than only treatment.

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One such practice is Gandush, ancient daily routine described in Ayurvedic texts. It involves holding medicated oil in mouth for a few minutes early every morning. Classical Ayurvedic scholars are said to have recommended this method not just for cleaning the mouth but also for strengthening teeth and gums, supporting voice quality, and aiding digestion. The idea, according to the company’s explanation, is that the oil stays in the mouth long enough to act on the oral tissues and microbes before being spat out, without rinsing immediately, so that its effects last longer.

Building on this traditional concept, the company says it has developed a ready-to-use oil pulling blend after years of research. It claims the product is made entirely from natural plant-based ingredients and does not contain harmful chemicals, alcohol, or artificial additives. The oil blend, as described, includes tumburu oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and tulsi oil. Each of these, the company says, has a specific role in oral care. Tumburu oil is claimed to strengthen teeth and gums. Clove oil is described as having anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce tooth pain. Peppermint oil is said to have antiviral and antifungal properties that help tackle bad breath. Eucalyptus oil, the company claims, may help control harmful oral bacteria, while tulsi oil is described as having antibacterial effects that protect against tooth decay.

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According to research conducted by the company’s own scientists, the oil pulling formulation has shown the ability, as claimed, to reduce bacteria and yeast in the mouth in a dose-dependent manner. Chemical analysis using GC-MS/MS techniques reportedly identified active compounds such as limonene, eucalyptol, linalool, menthol, estragole, eugenol. These compounds are said to be beneficial for maintaining oral hygiene. The company further claims that oil can act against microbes like Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus pyogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Candida albicans which are commonly linked with cavities, infections, fungal growth in mouth.

One of the key claims is related to dental biofilm, sticky protective layer formed by bacteria that makes them resistant to many medicines and treatments. The company states that its oil pulling blend can break down this biofilm and reduce acid production by cavity-causing bacteria. This, it says, may help prevent tooth decay more effectively. It also claims that scanning electron microscope analysis confirmed the oil’s ability to reduce harmful microbes both individually and when they appear together, which is often the case in real oral conditions.

The product is also being positioned as useful for people wearing dental braces. According to the company, braces often encourage plaque and biofilm buildup on both traditional and modern silicone-based brackets. The oil pulling blend is claimed to reduce such biofilms when used regularly, thereby supporting cleaner teeth even during orthodontic treatment.