Article: EFFICACY OF TRISUGANDHA ARKA KAVALA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUKHADOURGANDHYA WITH REFERENCE TO HALITOSIS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.140114

Pages: 60-62

Author: Pallavi Hemant Vishwakarma *, Nilakshi S. Pradhan

Abstract: Mukhadourgandhya is mentioned in many Ayurvedic diseases; likewise, halitosis can be seen in many diseases. Mukhadourgandhya (halitosis) is quite an embarrassing and bothersome condition. Causative factors for Mukhadourgandhya are oral unhygienic, dental causes, throat disorders and non-oral causes like gastritis, etc. Among 10 people, 7 of them show this condition. Using the chlorohexidine solution for gargling shows various side effects. In this present study, Trisugandha Arka, an Ayurvedic formulation mentioned in the Ayurvedic text on Mukhadourgandhya, was selected, and the Arka formulation was prepared as mentioned in the text. Kavala was selected as the mode of administration as this procedure is indicated in Mukhadourgandhya condition. 5 patients of mukhadourgandhya (halitosis) condition were given Trisugandha Arka for Kavala for 7 days. The assessment of the condition was done before and after treatment. The result of the study was assessed after comparing the condition before and after the completion of the study. The Trisugandha Arka has aromatic oil and antimicrobial action and Vata-Kapha Hara properties which prove effective in the condition of Mukhadourgandhya.

Keyword: Mukhadourgandhya, Halitosis, Trisugandha Arka, Arka kalpana (Distillation), Kavala.