Mukhapaka ( Stomatitis )

Mukhapaka ( Stomatitis )

Stomatitis in an inflammation of the mucosa layer of mouth.

Nidana

1 Pittaprakopaka Ahara vihara Sevana.

Causes

Dificiency of vitamin B 2 ( Riboflavin ) B 3 ( Niacin ) , B 6 ( Pyridoxine )
B 9 ( folic acid ) or B 12 ( Cobalamin )

1 Poorly fitted dentures

2 Medication

3 Radiotherapy

4 Brun from hot food or drink

5 Allergic reaction

6 Chemotherapy

Principal of Treatment

1 Pittahara

2 Pittarechaka

3 Raktapachaka Chikitsa

Panchakarma

1 Snehana - PTG / MTG

2 Bashpa Sveda

3 Virechana - Avipattikara Churna 40 gm with warm milk or Trivirt Leha 20 - 40 gm with warm milk.

Simple Remedies

1 Gandoosha - Ksheera Gandoosha 10 - 15 minutes . Repeat 2 to 3 times day.

2 Gandoosha with decoction of khadira and babul tvak.

3 Apply Tankana Bhasma with honey

4 Apply purified hematite ( Gairika ) with cows ghee.

5 Apply licorice powder with cow ghee.

Recommended Classical Formulation

1 Kamadugha Rasa 2 Vati BD TID before meals with warm water.

2 Suddha Gairika Churna 250 mg with ghee  after meals.

3 Muktishukti bhasma 250 mg with Ghee after meals.

4 Avipattikara Churna 2 gm BD with milk after meals.

5 Tiktaka Ghirtha 10 ml  TID with milk  after meals.

6 Jatyadi Ghirtha locally Apply BD

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( Indications )

Sweet , bland diet , nutrition diet , free vegetables , fruits , whole wheat diet .

Apthya ( Contraindications )

Hot drinks , spicy , hot , excess oily food , constipation , alcohol smoking .