Efficacy of Ayurveda against oral submucous fibrosis - A case study

Authors

  • Unnati Desai First Year PG Scholar, Department ofShalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
  • Manjiri Keskar Professor & HOD, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Keywords:

oral submucous, fibrosis,, Ayurveda, Hanubasti, Gandusha, Pratisarana,, berberis

Abstract

The prevalence of oral submucous fibrosis is steadily rising as a result of excessive betel nut chewing and tobacco usage in various forms. Despite habit corrections, the fibrosis stays refractory and grossly harms the quality of life. Since young boys are the most impacted, this condition more clearly shows hardships that go beyond one's personal health. Numerous symptoms have significantly improved with Ayurvedic treatments.Hanubasti, Pratisarana andGandushaare such local Panchakarma therapies.

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Published

2022-11-23

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Unnati Desai, & Manjiri Keskar. (2022). Efficacy of Ayurveda against oral submucous fibrosis - A case study. Parul University Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 1(1), 61–64. Retrieved from https://pujhsr.paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/home/article/view/10

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Inaugural Issue

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Case Reports/Case Studies/Case Series

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