Ayurvedic Management of Mukhapaka

Mukhapaka is one among the mukharoga. Mukha is one of the important parts of our body. The digestive system starts from mukha so it is important to maintain proper oral hygiene which also suggests overall health of our body. Mukhapaka can be corelated with apthous ulcer or stomatitis. It is common ailment suffered by most of the individual once in lifetime. Today’s fast paced life, irregular eating, untimely sleeping habits and uncontrolled stress have immense effect not only on the overall well-being of the individual, but also on the oral health leading to innumerable oral disorders. Stomatitis occurs due to hot and spicy, oily food, Smoking, tobacco, Gutkha chewing, Medicine, infections, Vitamin B deficiency. Ayurveda has described 4 types of Mukhapaka. Vataj, Pittaj, Kaphaj, Sannipataj. Different types of Mukhapak have different type of symptoms. The treatment of Aphthous ulcer/Stomatitis is mainly pain reliever, mouth lotion, Corticosteroids, Vitamin B complex. This study is taken up to evaluate the efficacy of gandusha and shamana aushadhi in mukhapaka.