Open AccessAyurveda Management of Pittaj Mukhapak (Aphthous ulcer): A Case Study
Author(s) -
Ravindra B. Ghaywate,
Pallavi M. Ghuge,
Ravikumar S. Suryavanshi,
Sandip Lanje
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5023
DOI - 10.31254/jahm.2020.6402
Subject(s) - medicine , tongue , stomatitis , dermatology , taste , burning sensation , traditional medicine , gastroenterology , dentistry , pathology , chemistry , food science
Oral hygiene is very important for Health. Tongue is the mirror of GIT (Gastrointestinal Tract). Mukhapak (Stomatitis) i: e the inflammation of Mucous membrane present in lips, tongue and cheek. It is common problems faced by all persons. Though it looks minor problem but it restricted the daily activity. Stomatitis occurs due to hot and spicy, oily food, Smoking, tobacco, Gutkha chewing, Some Medicine, infection, Vitamin B-Complex deficiency. Ayurveda has described 4 type of Mukhapaka. Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaj, Sannipataj. Different types of Mukhapak have different type of symptoms. The treatment of Aphthous ulcer/Stomatitis mainly pain reliever, mouth lotion, Corticosteroids, Vit.B complex. Present case study of 26 year male Patients having symptoms of Toda (Pricking Pain), Daha (Burning), Aasyvairasya (Diminish Taste of food), Constipation, Difficult to engulfed food, Chittodweg (Anxious). Diagnosis done as a Pittaj Mukhapak, undergo the Ayurveda treatment as Gandush Vidhi and Shaman treatment for 7 days. After 7 day Patients was much relieved. Present Case Study Was done to Study the concept of Pittaj Mukhpak (Apthous Ulcer) in Ayurveda View, to study the effect of Ayurveda treatment on Symptoms, To Study Effect of Gandush Vidhi and Shaman treatment in Pittaj Mukhpak.