EFFECT OF GANDUSHA AND PRATISARANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHITADA (GINGIVITIS)
Dr. Biman Choudhury* and Dr. D. B. Vaghela
ABSTRACT
Shitada is one of the Mukharoga which comes under Dantamoolagata Roga according to different Acharyas. The symptoms of Shitada such as Akasmata Raktasrava (bleeding), Krishnatwa (discoloration), Mriduta (Softness) are more similar to Gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the most common disease in children and adolescence. About 89.6 percentages of people in the age group of 35-44 years has been suffering most from Gingivitis according to national oral health survey (2002-2003). The management of gingivitis in modern medical science is not satisfactory due to mechanical removal of cause by scaling or use of chemicals which has several side effects if it is use for long duration and ultimately leads option for surgery. The present study is aimed to find a better treatment modality through Ayurveda. Raktamokshana, Gandusha, Pratisarana, Nasya are the line of treatment mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic classics. Acharya Sushruta also mentioned these treatment modalities in the management of Shitada. Considering of the effectiveness of Gandusha, Pratisarana and pharmacological properties of drugs contents used in Gandusha and Pratisarana, i.e, Triphaladi Churna and Priyangwadi Churna, it is unique, suitable and effective in Shitada (Gingivitis).
Keywords: Shitada, Gingivitis, Gandusha, Triphaladi Churna, Pratisarana.
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