Pitaka churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of diseases affecting the oral cavity and throat. This medicine is in the form of herbal powder. This medicine should only use as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF PITAKA CHURNA
- This medicine is used in the management of diseases of the oral cavity.
- It is held in the mouth cures the diseases of the oral cavity.
- As per Ayurvedic classics, it balances kapha dosha.
INDICATIONS OF PITAKA CHURNA
- Stomatitis
- Halitosis
- Toothache
- Tooth decay
- Throat infections
- Gingivitis
INGREDIENTS OF PITAKA CHURNA
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH | LATIN | QUANTITY | ACTION |
| 1 | DARUHARIDRA | Berberis aristata | 1 part | Balances kapha, pitta | |
| 2 | YAVA KSHARA | Kshara of barley | Hordeum vulgare | 1 part | Relieves complications associated with constipation, bloating, abdominal fullness on internal administration |
| 3 | SAINDHAVA LAVANA | Rock salt | 1 part | Carminative, balances vata, pitta, kapha | |
| 4 | HARITALA | Arsenic trisulphide | 1 part | Effective in skin diseases | |
| 5 | MANASILA | Purified Arsenic disulphide | 1part | Balances kapha and vata |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Above mentioned drugs are made into powder form.
- Purification of Manasila – grounded with the juice of agasthya leaf (Sesbania grandiflora)
- Detoxification of Haritala – The roughly powdered haritala boiling in the juice of kushmanda (ash gourd- Benincasa hispida) for 3hrs.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of kapha dosha imbalance.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi , majja dhatu – diseases of the oral cavity, tooth decay
- Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting
madhyama roga marga – diseases of the oral cavity
DOSAGE AND USAGE
Application of medicine in the mouth along with honey or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items
- Avoid smoking, chewing betel leaf and alcohol
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
- Improper administration may lead to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal application into the oral cavity is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the duration and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Ashtangahridayam – uttara sthana
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Triphala kashaya for gargling
- Khadiradi gulika
AVAILABLE BRANDS
RESEARCH PAPERS
1. An ayurvedic review on therapeutic potentials of manashila (realgar): a literature review
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