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Coconut oil has many benefits and uses. It is a great addition to any holistic health toolbox.

I just started oil pulling with coconut oil. Has anyone else tried it?

Coconut Oil Benefits and Uses

Hi Teresa, I love coconut oil. Sometimes I get an abscess under one of my teeth and use it to oil pull as you suggested and it is brilliant. Helps to clear out the infection and relieve the pain. Makes teeth feel really clean. I make my own toothpaste using coconut oil and bicarbonate of soda, tea tree, lemon and peppermint oil.

Great article Teresa, thanks.

PS. Also wanted to say,welcome to the Holistic Health site, love your articles.

My family uses coconut oil for cooking, I use it in moderation but my grandmother used it almost daily. Indian women do massage a little coconut oil in their hair at night - promotes thick, shiny hair :-)

Thank you Linda. I really enjoy writing about Holistic Health. I am glad that you are enjoying the articles.

Thanks for sharing about the oil pulling too. I just started it and my teeth feel great.

Thanks Sadhana. I have not tried it in my hair yet but I have heard good things. I am planning on trying it to help thicken my hair.