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@article{186027,
        author = {Dr Kiran K Prasad and Dr Anjali S and Dr V K Sunitha and Dr R Jyothi},
        title = {Effect of Vyoshadi Pratisarana and Suntyadi taila Gandusha in Upakusha (Chronic gingivitis)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3307-3311},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186027},
        abstract = {Background: Upakusha is a disease explained in the context of Dantamoola roga (periodontal disease) which has clinical resemblance with Chronic gingivitis that can progress to periodontitis. Although progressive, it is a reversible disease that can be prevented by early intervention. Methodology: A pre-post interventional study was conducted using Vyoshadi Pratisarana (with Sunti, Maricha, Pippali, Saindhava Lavana, and honey as ingredients) and Gandusha with Suntyadi Taila (prepared from Sunti, Tila, Tila Taila, and milk). The study included 15 patients aged 10 to 40 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Upakusha (Chronic Gingivitis) such as gum bleeding, gingival swelling, halitosis and loosening of teeth, while excluding known cases of HIV infection, malignant oral lesions and pregnancy. Pratisarana (local application) was done with 3 gm of Vyoshadi choorna with equal amount of honey twice daily at 7 am and 5pm for a period of 15 days. After one hour of Pratisarana, Suntyadi taila gandusha (oil retention) was done by fixing the dose as half the oral capacity (Uttama matra according to Ashtanga Sangraha). The condition was assessed on the 0th day, 16th day, 31st day and 61st day based on change in gingival index, bleeding index, severity of bleeding, halitosis and loosening of the teeth. Results: Statistical analysis was done by paired test and Wilcoxon’s signed rank test. The study showed significant reduction in gingival index (p<0.001), bleeding index (p<0.001), severity of bleeding (p<0.001) and halitosis (p<0.001) but got no significant result in loosening of teeth. Conclusion: Significant improvements were observed in inflammation, bleeding, and halitosis, though the intervention was not effective for tooth mobility within the short study duration. Further studies with larger sample sizes are required to validate the findings of this study.},
        keywords = {Gingivitis, Upakusha, Pratisarana, Gandusha, Oral hygiene},
        month = {October},
        }