Open AccessAYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ORAL HERPES W.S.R. TO PITHAJA MUKHA-PAKA - A SINGLE CASE REPORT
Author(s) -
Premcy. C. R,
S Ahalya,
S M Pasha
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj2609032021
Subject(s) - blisters , dermatology , medicine , burning sensation , dysphagia , mucocutaneous zone , surgery , disease , immunology
Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Oral herpes caus-es the group of blisters called cold sores or fever blisters over the face or mouth. These are having se-vere burning sensation which causes the dysphagia and difficulty in speaking. It is associated with fe-ver. There will be ulcer formation by the rupture of blisters. Oral herpes can be correlated to Pithaja mukhapaka. This is a case report of 41 years old male who complained of severe burning ulcers on hard palate since 1 month. Materials and Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya Tantra OPD of GAMC, with symptoms of burning ulcers over the palate was thoroughly examined and treat-ment was planned based on Chikitsa sutra of Pithaja mukhapaka. Result: The subject had shown good improvement both subjectively and objectively. Discussion: Pithaja mukhapaka is a Sarvasara Mukha-roga with Daha, Oshayuktha Vrana. There for the treatment is focused on pacifying Pitha.