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A REVIEW ON KRISHNAJEERAKADI CHURNA: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION FOR STOMATITIS

*Dr. Shreya Sahu, Dr. Urmila Shukla, Dr. Sharad Rathi, Dr. Sunita Rajput and Dr. Anshu Malviya

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Abstract

Background: Mukhpaka (mouth ulcer) is the most common disease of oral cavity and can occur anywhere in the mouth, i.e the inside of the cheeks, gums, lips, palate and tongue. Mukhapaka (mouth ulcer) is Pitaja Nanatmaja and Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara. It can be caused by poor oral hygiene, excessive intake of spicy and pungent food, Tobacco- gutkha chewing, hormonal imbalance, dietary deficiency and stress. The aggravated doshas move through the oral cavity and produce the Paka which is characterized by Vedanayukta Vrana (painful wound) in mouth. It is also called as Sarvsara Mukharoga. The symptoms of Mukhapak can be correlated with Aphthous ulcer which is characterized by painful superficial ulcer in the movable mucosa of the mouth. Objective: The objective is to explore the pharmacological properties of the individual components of Krishnajeerakadi churna and evaluate their collective impact on Stomatitis. Method: Various databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Ayurvedic journals, were searched using relevant keywords. Studies reporting on the anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerogenic, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of the individual components of Krishnajeerakadi churna were included. Ayurvedic Samhita and Nighantu with commentaries are used for relevant content. Data were synthesized to elucidate the potential mechanisms of action and therapeutic efficacy of Krishnajeerakadi churna in managing Mukhapaka (mouth ulcer). Conclusion: Krishnajeerakadi churna useful in treating Mukhapaka (mouth ulcer), Vrana (wound), Kleda (excessive moisture), Mukhadaurygandha (halitosis). The individual constituents of this Churna exhibit antiinflammatory, anti-ulcerogenic, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities, which may collectively contribute to its efficacy in treating Mukhapaka.

Keywords: Oral diseases, krishnajeerakadhi churna, ukhapaka, Aphthous ulcer.