AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT OF TOOTHACHE W.S.R. TO ROLE OF CHANDRAJYOTI
Sarita Gharde* and Vandana Hirudkar
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda evolved in Indian civilization around 3000 BC and the Vedic period encompasses many literatures which on later stage became the theoretical concepts of Indian medical system. The Susruta and Charaka Samhita are main authoritative texts of ancient period, these two Samhitas contain many information related to the human health, diseases and their management. Ayurveda suggested many therapeutic options for curing diseases of upper body parts or organs located around the facial region. The Ayurveda Shalakya Tantra deals with the diseases of ear, nose and teeth, etc. The Shalakya Tantra also includes dentistry and in Ayurveda dental health termed as “Danta Swasthya”. Ayurveda described several modalities for keeping teeth healthy. Toothache means dental pain which is common health issue associated with teeth and ayurveda suggested many drugs for treating this condition. Present article explained ayurveda management of toothache W.S.R. to the role of Chandrajyoti (Jatropha curcas).
Keywords: Ayurveda, Chandrajyoti, Jatropha curcas, Danta, Toothache.
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