European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON MUKHAPAK & ROLE OF BHRUNGRAJ (ECLIPTA ALBA) CHURN IN DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Dr. Pandhari Uttamrao Ingle*, Dr. Chittaranjan Madhukar Rindhe, Dr. Ganesh Rambhau Haranne and Dr. Avinash Chavan

ABSTRACT

Mukhapak is considered as painful and irritating pathological condition of Mukha. The Mukha (mouth) get affected by ulceration (Paka) mainly due to the Pitta Dosha aggravation. Irritation, burning sensation, pain and difficulty in Ahara-Sevana, etc. are common symptoms of Mukhapak. Chewing of tobacco, insomnia, submucosal fibrosis, constipation, vitamin deficiency, adverse effects of medicine, awful dietary habits and malignancy, etc. are major causes of disease. Ayurveda recommended different options for the management of Mukhapak including; Nidan parivarjan chikitsa, Panchakarma, internal medications, life style modification and Yoga, etc. these therapies not only help to suppress disease symptoms but also reduces pathological progression of disease. In this regards various natural drugs explored in ayurveda literatures for the management of Mukhapak. Considering this aspect present article reviewed Ayurveda perspective on Mukhapak & role of Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba) Churn in its management.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Mukhapak, Stomatitis Bhrungraj.