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THE EFFICACY OF KAVALA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GALGRAHA W.S.R. TO PHARYNGITIS: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Uma Kirar*, Dr. Rajendra Singh Patel and Dr. Jagruti Richhariya

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Abstract

Introduction: Galgraha mainly occurs due to vitiation of kapha dosha which settles in gala Pradesh, Pharyngitis can be correlated with Galgraha, which present features same as seen in pharyngitis like pain in throat, congestion in posterior pharyngeal wall, fever etc. Pharyngitis is one of the commonest complaints in day-to-day practice it is also a symptom of various diseases of respiratory system. There are multiple reasons behind reoccurrence of pharyngitis like poor oral hygiene, due to reoccurrence the local immunity of oral cavity decreases. In catarrhal form of pharyngitis, we can see this so to restore the immunity topical thearapy mentioned in modern treatment. An etiological factor of Mukharogas includes Aaharaj, viharaj factors and not following appropriate dincharya results in disease of Mukhagat or Galgat rogas. The mentioned in ayurveda ancient books, Technique of ‘Kavala Dharana’ the retained fluid which can be easily moved/rotate from side to side in oral cavity/mouth is called Kavala(Gargle).When liquid is filled in mouth to which can be moved easily into mouth or can be gargling easily is called Kavala.kavala is an important upkrama of Dincharya mentioned in various Samhitas,which should be followed regularly in todays era. the Kavala Chikitsa provides good relief in Mukhagat and Galarogas etc. kavala is a very effective, preventive, safe & easily available treatment.

Keywords: Galgraha, Pharyngitis, Kavala, mukh swasthya.