AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ORAL SUB MUCOUS FIBROSIS

*Dr. Gaurav Panya, Dr. Jagruti Richhariya and Dr. Rajendra Singh Patel

ABSTRACT

Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSF) is a tropical disease occurring mainly in the India subcontinent. It is characterized by abnormal collagen deposition and progressive fibrosis of the sub mucosal tissue. The prevalence rate of OSF was 6.3% and gutakha chewing is the most common habit was present in OSF patients. Symptoms include ulceration, burning sensation, sub mucous fibrosis, restricted mouth opening and xerostomia. In Ayurveda oral sub mucous fibrosis is correlate with sarvasara mukharoga (Diseases of Oral cavity) described in Beuhatrayi. Betel nut, tobacco, lime, chillies etc act like irritants and can cause damage to oral mucosa. Treatment includes Pittashamaka, Yoga and gandush (oil pulling), nasya (Nasal medication), Pratisarana (rubbing) etc. Can be done in OSF patients. In present conceptual study we are highlighting the management of oral sub mucous fibrosis.

Keywords: OSF, sarvasara mukharoga, Single herbs, compound preparations.