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15 Diseases Researched for Ayurvedic Medicine
NameACCKFocus
Gingivitis220Locked
Periodontal Diseases220Locked
Anxiety Disorders110Locked
Dental Plaque110Locked
Halitosis110Locked
Hypertension110Locked
Pesticide Toxicity 110Locked
Sleep Disorders110Locked
Steptococcus Mutans Infections110Locked
Aphasia13Locked
Stroke13Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 13Locked
Diabetes: Kidney Function 12Locked
Renal Fibrosis12Locked
Renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis12Locked
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35 Abstracts with Ayurvedic Medicine Research

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Effectiveness of oil pulling for improving oral health.Oct 10, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Oct 11 ;10(10). Epub 2022 Oct 11. PMID: 36292438
Article Published Date : Oct 10, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Substances : Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Sesame Seed Oil , Sunflower seed Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque, Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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The effect of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine and other mouthwash interventions in promoting oral health.Jan 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Int J Dent Hyg. 2024 Feb ;22(1):78-94. Epub 2023 Aug 28. PMID: 37635453
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2024
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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"Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health."Mar 31, 2011

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Pubmed Data : J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2011 Apr ;2(2):64-8. PMID: 21760690
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Periodontal Diseases
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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An Ayurvedic detoxification program results in the removal of lipophilic toxicants (pesticides) in human subjects. Sep 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Sep-Oct;8(5):40-51. PMID: 12233802
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Pesticide Toxicity
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
Pharmacological Actions : Detoxifier
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Antioxidant, antibacterial, and systemic efficacy of sesame oil pulling in periodontitis and diabetes management.Mar 17, 2025

Pubmed Data : Quintessence Int. 2025 Mar 18 ;56(3):198-205. PMID: 39791569
Article Published Date : Mar 17, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Periodontitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Ayurvedic constitutional types may have a genomic correlate.Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Transl Med. 2008;6:48. Epub 2008 Sep 9. PMID: 18782426
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
Additional Keywords : Genomic Basis For Constitutional Types
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Clinical efficacy of Manasamitra Vataka (an Ayurveda medication) on generalized anxiety disorder with comorbid generalized social phobia: a randomized controlled study.May 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Jun ;18(6):612-21. PMID: 22784349
Article Published Date : May 31, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Ayurvedic Formulations
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
Pharmacological Actions : Anxiolytic
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances : Benzodiazepines, Clonazepam
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Effect of oil pulling on the Streptococcus mutans concentation in plaque around orthodontic brackets.Jun 30, 2024

Pubmed Data : J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2024 Jul 1 ;42(3):235-239. Epub 2024 Sep 9. PMID: 39250208
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Efficacy of sesame-based oil pulling in plaque reduction.Jul 07, 2025

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Pubmed Data : Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jul 8 ;13(14). Epub 2025 Jul 8. PMID: 40724659
Article Published Date : Jul 07, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Gandusha group patients' got better relief in subjective symptoms compared to mouthwash group.Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Ayu. 2014 Jan ;35(1):42-5. PMID: 25364198
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Amla Fruit
Diseases : Dental Caries
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Lemongrass oil mouthwash can also be used as a good herbal alternative to chlorhexidine mouthwash.Sep 30, 2015

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Oct ;9(10):ZC13-7. Epub 2015 Oct 1. PMID: 26557608
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lemongrass: Essential Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, Periodontal Diseases
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Lemongrass oil mouthwash may be a good herbal alternative to mouthwash containing 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate.May 31, 2023

Pubmed Data : J Contemp Dent Pract. 2023 Jun 1 ;24(6):396-402. Epub 2023 Jun 1. PMID: 37534506
Article Published Date : May 31, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lemongrass: Essential Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Makandi, either in Ghana vati form or in churna tablet form, is an effective remedy for the treatment of hypertension. Dec 31, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Ayu. 2011 Jan ;32(1):59-65. PMID: 22131759
 
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Coleus Forskohlii
Diseases : Hypertension
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
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Oil pulling and polyphenols: Treatment of gingivitis patients.Aug 11, 2023

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 12 ;12(16). Epub 2023 Aug 12. PMID: 37629298
Article Published Date : Aug 11, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Oil pulling and regular saline can be used as viable substitutes for CHX in order to improve oral hygiene and lessen halitosis.Sep 30, 2025

Pubmed Data : J Contemp Dent Pract. 2025 Oct 1 ;26(10):983-987. Epub 2025 Oct 1. PMID: 41526321
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Halitosis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Oil pulling can be explored as a safe and effective alternative to Chlorhexidine.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Contemp Dent Pract. 2016 ;17(1):38-41. Epub 2016 Jan 1. PMID: 27084861
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Oil pulling is a natural, economical, and organic alternative to medicated mouthwashes.Apr 30, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2024 May ;17(5):580-584. PMID: 39355182
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Oil pulling may be recommended as an adjuvant to mechanical dental cleaning.Jan 08, 2025

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Pubmed Data : Clin Oral Investig. 2025 Jan 9 ;29(1):53. Epub 2025 Jan 9. PMID: 39786483
Article Published Date : Jan 08, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Oil pulling therapy (sesame oil) has been shown equally effective as chlorhexidine on halitosis.Apr 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2011 Apr-Jun;29(2):90-4. PMID: 21911944
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Halitosis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Oil pulling to relieve medication-induced xerostomia.Feb 28, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Oral Dis. 2022 Mar ;28(2):373-383. Epub 2020 Dec 19. PMID: 33314461
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sunflower seed Oil
Diseases : Xerostomia
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Oil pulling using coconut oil could be an effective adjuvant procedure in decreasing plaque formation and plaque induced gingivitis.Feb 28, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Niger Med J. 2015 Mar-Apr;56(2):143-7. PMID: 25838632
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
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Oil pulling with sesame oil is equally efficacious as chlorhexidine in reducing oral malodor and microbes causing it. Oct 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Nov ;8(11):ZC18-21. Epub 2014 Nov 20. PMID: 25584309
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Halitosis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Oil pulling with sesame seed oil has a beneficial effect on patients with gingivitis. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Indian J Dent Res. 2009 Jan-Mar;20(1):47-51. PMID: 19336860
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Oil pulling with sesame seed oil significantly reduces Steptococcus mutans in plaque and saliva of children. Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2008 Mar;26(1):12-7. PMID: 18408265
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Periodontal Diseases
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Olive oil in the form of oil pulling can be effectively used as a natural alternative to counteract poor oral hygiene status.May 31, 2025

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Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2025 Jun ;18(6):666-670. Epub 2025 Aug 6. PMID: 41040996
Article Published Date : May 31, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Sesame oil Shirodhara may be a safe potential treatment to improve sleep quality and QOL in persons with sleep problems.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2016 Jan ;22(1):52-8. Epub 2015 Dec 15. PMID: 26669255
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Sleep Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
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The effect of oil pulling on oral health-related quality of life.May 31, 2026

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Pubmed Data : Acta Stomatol Croat. 2026 Jun ;60(2):215-223. PMID: 42358908
Article Published Date : May 31, 2026
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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This study concluded that all three oils were effective in improving gingival health.Nov 30, 2024

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Pubmed Data : J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Dec ;16(Suppl 4):S3683-S3685. Epub 2024 Oct 30. PMID: 39926945
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil, Sesame Seed Oil , Sunflower seed Oil
Diseases : Gingivitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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This study highlights a knowledge gap in dental education regarding alternative oral health practices, such as oil pulling.Dec 05, 2025

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Med Ther. 2025 Dec 6 ;26(1):27. Epub 2025 Dec 6. PMID: 41350678
Article Published Date : Dec 05, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil, Sesame Seed Oil , Sunflower seed Oil
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
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Virgin coconut oil pulling demonstrated a significant reduction in microbial and inflammatory markers in patients with chronic periodontitis.Dec 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2025 ;15(1):153-158. Epub 2025 Jan 8. PMID: 39886355
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Periodontitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antimicrobial
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A case study of a woman who used yogic breathing as ayurvedic medicine in her recovery from poststroke aphasia.Apr 30, 2014

Pubmed Data : Top Stroke Rehabil. 2014 May-Jun;21(3):272-9. PMID: 24985394
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2014
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Aphasia, Stroke, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga
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The Ayurvedic medicine Salacia oblonga (and the compound mangiferin) attenuates diabetic renal fibrosis in rats.Aug 25, 2009

Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Aug 25. Epub 2009 Aug 25. PMID: 19706694
Article Published Date : Aug 25, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Mangiferin, Salacia oblonga
Diseases : Diabetes: Kidney Function , Renal Fibrosis, Renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis
Therapeutic Actions : Ayurvedic Medicine
Pharmacological Actions : Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Anti-Fibrotic, Renoprotective
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Oil pulling and importance of traditional medicine in oral health maintenance.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2017 ;11(4):65-70. PMID: 29085271
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Dental Caries, Gingivitis, Periodontitis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review.Dec 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Tradit Complement Med. 2017 Jan ;7(1):106-109. Epub 2016 Jun 6. PMID: 28053895
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil , Sunflower seed Oil
Diseases : Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, Halitosis
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
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The antibacterial mechanism behind oil pulling may be due to the emulsification and saponification of the oil. Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Indian J Dent Res. 2011 Jan-Feb;22(1):34-7. PMID: 21525674
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Oil Pulling

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