Shloka 11
Bhāiṣajya-yoga: Lehyas for Kāsa–Śvāsa–Hikkā, Blood-Pacifying Drinks, Udvartana Depilation, and Dental Brightening
पिष्ट्वा तत्पयसा सार्धं सप्ताहं धारयेन्मुखे / स्निग्धाः श्वेताश्च दन्ताश्च भवन्ति विमलप्रभाः
piṣṭvā tatpayasā sārdhaṃ saptāhaṃ dhārayenmukhe / snigdhāḥ śvetāśca dantāśca bhavanti vimalaprabhāḥ
Setelah ditumbuk halus dan dicampur dengan susu itu, hendaklah ditahan di dalam mulut selama seminggu; maka gigi menjadi licin, putih, dan bersinar bersih.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Application: Grind the preparation, mix with milk, and retain/hold it in the mouth for a week to obtain smooth, white, clean, radiant teeth.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.181 (danta-śodhana/beautification and oral-care regimen; milk as anupāna/vehicle)
FAQs
It presents an achara-based, purity-oriented health instruction: a simple mouth-retained paste mixed with milk is said to cleanse and brighten the teeth, supporting bodily cleanliness as part of dharmic daily conduct.
While much of the Garuda Purana is known for afterlife and karma discussions, the text also includes Achara sections that emphasize practical disciplines—cleanliness and regulated habits—as foundations for spiritual steadiness.
Treat it as a traditional hygiene tip: maintain consistent oral care and cleanliness as a daily discipline; if attempting any paste-based practice, use safe, non-irritating ingredients and prioritize modern dental guidance.