Abstract

MUKHAPAKA WITH MODERN ASPECT – A REVIEW LITERATURE

*Vd. Madhavi Ravsaheb Patil and Vd. Mahesh Mahavir Chaugule

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Abstract

Acharya Sharandhara describes the 22 Barlogas of Samhita. Mukhapaka is one of them. According to Acharya Sushruta Mukhapaka is Sarvasara Vyadi is caused by Tridosha and Rakta. The modern term is called Stomatitis. Stomatitis common in children. Caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, viral, psychogenic, and autoimmune factors. Stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa. Stomatitis causes painful white ulcers of various sizes with surrounding erythema on the oral mucosa and tongue. Symptomatic treatments for this disease include various vitamins, systemic antibiotics, tetracycline mouthwashes, and topical anti-inflammatory drugs such as Orabase, but these are not safe for children. However, there are Ayurvedic treatments for this disease such as Nidan parivarjana, Mukhadhavan, Charwana, Pratisarana, Kashayapana and Kavalagraha. Safe, effective, inexpensive, and nontoxic for children.

Keywords: Balroga, Mukhapaka, Sarvasara Vyadhi, Stomatitis.