Coconut Oil is great for oral hygiene. Its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties help to clean all germs in the mouth leading to healthier gums, whiter teeth, and fresh breath. Oil-Pulling with coconut oil is also beneficial for this condition, take 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed coconut oil and swish for 10 mins early morning.

According to Ayurveda, coconut oil is beneficial for skin, hair and metabolism-related issues. But if you have Kapha imbalance, sinusitis, cold and cough it would be better to avoid coconut oil. Otherwise, it is great for Pitta and Vata imbalance.

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