Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PITTAJA SARVASARA ROGA (APHTHOUS STOMATITIS): A CASE REPORT

Dr. Shelly Tyagi*, Dr. Manjusha Rajagopala, Dr. Narayan Bavalatti and Dr. Pankaj Kundal

Abstract

Background- Aphthous stomatitis is a common disease of the oral cavity involving the entire oral mucosa. The ulcers are small recurrent, painful, round or ovoid with well-defined erythematous halo, and a central yellow or grey area. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Pittaja sarvasara roga. The treatment protocol described for Pittaja sarvasara roga includes Virechana, Gandoosha, Kavala, Pratisarana and other Pitta-rakta pacifying medication. It should be managed with local as well as oral administration of drugs. Aim- To evaluate the efficacy of oral administration of Triphaladi kwatha and Darviraskriya in the management of Pittaja sarvasara roga. Results- The sign and symptoms were completely resolved in 14 days. Conclusion-Based on the case study, it can be concluded that the oral drug like Triphaladi kwatha and local application like Darviraskriya are highly effective in the management of Pittaja sarvasara roga (Aphthous stomatitis).

Keywords: Aphthous stomatitis, Pittaja sarvasara roga, Triphaladi kwatha, Darviraskriya.