Why We Love It : A ritual every muse needs in their life. The Indian Ayurvedic gurus have been scraping for the past 2000 years. Alongside dry brushing and warm lemon water, it is part of a daily Ayurvedic cleansing routine. Tongue scraping helps the bodies natural detoxification process by scraping off the layer of bacteria built up overnight. Having a healthy oral microbiome is an important part to keeping your immune system strong and healthy.