Role of Madhumishrit jal gandush in mukhdaha.

Abstract

Oral health is an integral part of general health. The most human basic needs, including the ability to eat and drink, swallow, maintain proper nutrition, smile and communication are dependent on oral health. WHO defines Oral health as a "state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, periodontal disease, tooth decay and tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that affect the oral cavity". Oral cavity is a part of our body which is easily and constantly get exposed to exogenous risk factors. In day to day life, oral cavity significantly exposed to external environmental pollution along with drinking of Cold drinks, fast foods intake, tobacco chewing, smoking, alcoholism.

Amongst the various modalities mentioned in ayurvedic texts, Gandush is one of the modalities used for better oral health. In gandusha sufficient amount of medicated fluid / mixtures were taken inside the mouth, in a such a way that the fluid cannot be moved from one side to another. It reduces burning sensation in the mouth, strengthens the jawbones, nourishes the face, enhances interest in food and enriches the sense of taste. It prevents dryness of throat, oral cavity and cracking of lips, it strengths the teeth and also maintain the wellbeing of oral cavity. Madhu is well known for its Kaphagna, Lekhana, Sandhana, Ropana properties along with Prasadana, Sukshma marganusari effect. Madhu mishrit jal as Gandush given for Mukhadaha showed promising results.