Review of Different Formulations Described in Mukhroga Chikitsa

The aim of Ayurveda is to preserve the health of a healthy and normal person and also to treat and cure the sick person in such a way that the disease does not appear again. Oral health is very important in our daily routine. According to Ayurveda Mukh is one of the complex structures which consists of 7 different parts like Oshtha, Dantamoola, Danta, Jivha, Talu, Gala & Sarvasara (complete Mukha). Due to so many causative factors like tobacco chewing, smoking, stress, vitamin deficiency and trauma enhances imbalance in Dosha & produce 65 Mukharogas. Among the different treatments of Ayurveda, Panchkarma & Upkarma. Some upkarmas are effectively employed for promotion of health, prevention of disease as well as eradication of the disease. Among these Kavala, Gandush and pratisarana are used for achieving both the aims i.e. for prevention of Mukhrogas and also to preserve oral health and to maintain oral hygiene. In present study an attempt is made to review the different formulations described in mukhroga chikitsa.