Oil pulling is everywhere right now—another wellness ritual making the rounds on TikTok.
But this one’s not new. It comes from Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine that treats the body as a whole, where your mouth, gut, skin, and hormones are all connected.
Overnight, your body shifts into cleanup mode. Your liver processes, your gut resets, and your mouth collects whatever didn’t fully clear: bacteria, hormone byproducts, and other metabolic leftovers.
You know that white coating on your tongue in the morning?
That’s what your body tried to push out overnight but didn’t finish clearing.
Oil pulling for detox helps remove that buildup before your body has to deal with it again. You swish oil, it grabs what’s lingering, and you spit it out.
That’s why we created Golden Castor Oil — to support real daily detox from the mouth down.
Start your oil pulling ritual with Golden Castor Oil →
What Oil Pulling Actually Does
Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria. Some helpful, some not. Overnight, the less-helpful ones multiply, especially while your body’s still processing waste from the day before.
Some of that waste gets trapped in biofilms—sticky, protective layers that form in the mouth and gut. These biofilms shield bacteria, heavy metals, and other toxins, making it harder for your body to release what’s underneath.
Oil pulling helps loosen and remove these layers before your body reabsorbs what it’s trying to eliminate.
And castor oil? It goes deeper. Its thick texture softens biofilm, helping release what’s stuck so your body doesn’t have to work as hard.
That’s why many practitioners pair castor oil with enzymes and binders in detox protocols. Oil pulling with castor oil becomes a powerful first step, starting where the body begins to eliminate.
How to Oil Pull with Castor Oil
Oil pulling is simple. We recommend doing it first thing in the morning, before water or brushing, while your body is still in detox mode.
How to do it:
- Swish 1 tsp Golden Castor Oil in your mouth for 1–2 minutes.
- Spit it into the trash (not the sink).
- Brush your teeth.
- Optional: Scrape your tongue with a stainless steel scraper
Do this 4–7 mornings a week to support your body’s natural clearing process.
How to Know If Your Body Needs This Ritual
If you’ve ever:
- Woken up with sour breath or a coated tongue
- Felt puffy in your face or jaw
- Had skin flare-ups around your chin or mouth
- Needed coffee just to "get things going"
- Felt digestion slow down after a stressful day
These are signs your body might be struggling to finish detoxing overnight. Oil pulling offers gentle support without adding more to your routine.
“I’ve had dry mouth and stubborn acne for years. Three days of oil pulling and my breath is fresher, skin calmer, and digestion more regular. This stuff works." — Jordan, HG Customer
Feel the shift for yourself with Golden Castor Oil →
Why the Oil You Use Matters
Coconut oil is popular for a reason: it’s antimicrobial and gentle. Sesame oil is traditional and nourishing.
But castor oil for oil pulling? It goes deeper.
It’s rich in ricinoleic acid, a rare fatty acid that supports:
- The release of oral waste and buildup
- Microcirculation in gum and mouth tissues
- Moisture for dry, sensitive areas
Its thicker texture means it works faster than most oils—you only need 1 to 2 minutes, compared to the 15 to 20 minutes it typically takes with coconut or sesame oil.
What Makes Ours Different?
When you’re using oil as a detox tool, purity matters.
Many castor oils are diluted or processed with solvents. That might not seem like a big deal until you’re using it to help your body eliminate what’s stuck.
Our oil is:
- Third-party tested for heavy metals & hormone disrupters
- USDA Organic
- Hexane-free
- Cold-pressed without solvents
No fillers. No chemical residues. Just clean oil that helps clear—never add to—the burden your body’s already trying to release.
See why thousands trust our castor oil →
Try the 3-Day Oil Pulling Reset
Wondering if this will make a difference? Try this 3-day reset and notice the shift.
Just three mornings, and you might notice fresher breath, a cleaner tongue, or smoother digestion.
Each morning:
- Swish 1 tsp Golden Castor Oil (1–2 min)
- Spit into trash (not the sink)
- Brush your teeth
- Optional: Use a tongue scraper
Many women feel shifts in breath, digestion, or skin within days. And that’s just the start.
With consistency, oil pulling may support:
- Brighter, clearer skin
- More regular digestion
- Fresher breath
- Less morning grogginess
- A more balanced, responsive system
