AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MUKHAPAKA (CHRONIC RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS) IN CHILDREN: A CASE REPORT Authors: Mallannavar V , BHARATI A, SHAILAJA U, AKANKSHA, ARUN RAJ GR*
ABSTRACT
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis or ulcerative stomatitis is a common disorder of the oral cavity
and pharynx. It is a condition that causes pain, swelling, and sores inside the oral cavity. These are white
ulcers with surroundings erythema, located on the oral mucosa, tongue, and pharynx. It can be caused
by a disease, infection or irritating foods and chemicals. This kind of stomatitis can be corelated to
Mukhapaka. Mukha paka is one of pittaja vikara where paka and vruna are formed inside the mukha
associated with toda, raga and daha. This article will highlight the Ayurvedic approach and management
of Mukhapaka in children with a case report of a 12-year-old male child presented with a 2-year history
of episodes of multiple recurrent ulcers all over the mouth.
Keywords: children, mukhpaka, stomatitis, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, shodhana, shamana Publication date: 01/09/2025 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2025/September/MS_IJBPAS_2025_9390.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.9.9390