ABSTRACT

Sheetada is one of the common disorders of Dantmoola which is characterised by the Raktasrava (Bleeding gum), Durghandha (halitosis), Krushnta (Discolouration of gums), Kledata (Excessive dischargre) Mruduta (Softnes of gums), Shinnata (gum recession). It can be correlated by Gingivitis. Gingivitis is a non-destructive periodontal disease, when it untreated, it may progress to periodontitis, which is a destructive form of gum disorder2 . Hence Prevention and control of Gingivitis at the earliest is essential. A 42 yrs old female Patient visit our OPD, she was suffering from Raktasrava (Bleeding.gum), Durghandha (halitosis), Krushnta (discoloration of gums), Kledata (Excessive dischargre), Mruduta (Softness of gums), Shinnata (Gum recession). For last 6 months, She had a history of tobacco chewing for last 2 years. The Patient was treated with Raktamokshan (Bloodletting) with the Pracchan (Scraping) on first day followed by Patoladi Khashya Gandoosha (Gargling) (twice a day; in morning and evening ) Patoladi chuna pratisarana (Application) (twice daily) for 7 days. Avipattikar churna 5 gm at night for Purgative action and the followup is taken on 8th day, patient got complete relief from the symptoms. As we going through the mode of action of Gandoosha (Gargling) work of the principle of osmosis and this activity helps to rinse the pathogen and expel the toxins out. It is a Procedure which stimulates the nerves and taste buds in oral cavity and hence enhances the absorption of medicine. Keywords: Gandoosh, Gingivitis, Pratisaran, Rakta mokshan, Sheetada
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1027