Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON “TRIJATAK CHOORNA WITH MADHU” FOR DANTADHAVAN.

*Dr. Smita Vinod Zambare

ABSTRACT

Dinacharya (daily regimen) is the daily lifestyle of a person in order to live healthy, happy and prosperous life. To maintain good and proper health, our great Aacharyas have given guide lines on Dinacharya Upakrama, which firstly tags. Oral dental diseases are emerging as considerable public health problems in India. Besides our personal hygiene, one should follow the dental hygiene as well. Dantadhavan is one of the daily regimen to clean the teeth in order to keep them free from cavities, foul odor, scales and any other oral diseases, proper way to reduce prevalence and risk factors of the diseases of Mukha Rogas, upon which the entire oral as well as general health and hygiene revolves. Here an attempt has been made to study the effects of Trijatak Churna with honey for Dantadhavan, so as to present it systematically, which is the requirement of the present era. Ayurvedic medicine is known to contain antimicrobial agents which are beneficial for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Trijatak Churna with Madhu is most suitable and convenient for dental disorders as well as daily use for oral hygiene. In this article the logical interpretation of the result of the therapy obtained in Danta Lakshanas, observation and effects of therapy are explained. Synergistic effect of Vishaghna, Krimighna, Mukhshodhana, Mukhdourgandhyanashana and Lekhaniya of Trijataka and Madhu reduces Dantamala, Dantamalinata and Mukhadourgandhya and increases Mukhaswasthya. Katu, Tikta, Kashaya rasa and Tikshna Ushana guna of Trijataka and Madhu prevents various dental problems. Besides increasing taste reorganization power, Trijataka is highly significant in various oral-dental problem and effective in improving dental and oral health. Probable mode of action of the trial drug is discussed according to observations and results.

Keywords: Dantadhavan, Dinacharya Upakrama, Trijatak Churna, Madhu, Mukhaswasthya, Mukhdourgandhya.