INTIMATION FOR BODHIKA SEMINAR 20/12/2023
DEPARTMENT OF SWASTHAVRUTHAM
NAME OF FIRST PRESENTEE:Dr. Akshayakumar M
DISSERTATION TITLE:“EFFECT OF PANCHAVALKALA KWATHA WITH HONEY AS KAVALA IN IMPROVING ORAL HYGIENE”
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
ABSTRACT
Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. In the present scenario,
people all over the world are suffering from many oral cavity-related problems. Some of them are dental
cavities, gingivitis, periodontal diseases, halitosis, mouth ulcers etc. These are caused mainly due to poor
oral hygiene and limited available techniques for improving oral hygiene. So, it is important to take care
of our mouth, teeth and gums. Good oral and dental cleanliness can prevent bad breath, tooth and gum
infections etc. and reduces the risk of serious health issues.
Two powerful methods suggested by Ayurveda for maintaining a perfect, healthy state of mind and body
are dinacharya and rithucharya. Under the broad umbrella of dinacharya, procedures like kavala are
suggested for oral hygiene, which also takes care of associated areas like the eyes, ears, tongue, teeth,
gums, and parts of the respiratory and digestive systems. These procedures are useful in the prevention
of diseases of the mouth, including teeth and gums. Kavala is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that
involves swishing liquid in the mouth. This action draws out impurities from the mouth primarily to
improve oral health, which in turn improves overall health. In Cakradatta, Panchavalkala kwatha with
honey is indicated for washing the mouth. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the same
combination on improving oral hygiene. A sample size of 30 participants aged 20–50 who had poor oral
hygiene and who visited the OPD of Swasthavritta in Govt Ayurveda College Panchakarma Hospital
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, was selected and advised to gargle the mouth using 50 ml of
Panchavalkala kwatha with 12 g of honey twice daily after food in the morning and night regularly for
30 days. The OHI-S, total pathogenic bacterial count, tongue coating, anorexia, and taste perception were
assessed on the 0th and 31st days. The results were analysed statistically using the paired t-test and
Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The intervention was found effective in reducing halitosis, tongue coating,
anorexia, and improving taste perception. The study was found to be highly effective in improving oral
hygiene considering the OHI-S score at p< 0.001 and significantly effective in reducing total pathogenic
bacteria count at p< 0.05. The study showed that kavala using Panchavalkala kwatha with honey is
significantly effective in improving oral hygiene.
NAME OF SECOND PRESENTEE:Dr.Linda A Stanly
DISSERTATION TITLE:EFFECTIVENESS OF KHADIRA CHOORNA FOR DANTADHAVANA IN IMPROVING ORAL HYGIENE
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
VENUE: COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
ABSTRACT
Oral hygiene includes all the processes for keeping mouth clean and healthy Good oral hygiene is necessary for prevention of dental caries, periodontal diseases, bad breath and dental problems. In modern life, due to lack of time and negligence, people tend to neglect the maintenance of oral hygiene, leading to many oral diseases. After consumption of food within 15 to 20 minutes, some bacteria acts on residue food particles and produce acid which causes dental decay In addition to this, the accumulated debris, bacteria ete, causes dental plaque Dental carries and periodontal disease are the two most common worldwide prevalent dental ailments. Further maintenance of oral health is important not only for the structure of oral cavity but also deliver large impact on general health.
Dantadhavana, jihwanirlekhana, kavala gandusha etc are some procedures which helps to maintain oral health Dantadhavana, mentioned in dinacharya procedures of Ayurvedic science, has important role to play in these situations. Ayurveda emphasis on the use of variety of drugs for the purpose of dantadhavana The present study was non randomized interventional type and the objective of this study was to find out the effectiveness of Khadirachoorna for dantadhavana in improving oral hygiene. A sample size of 30 individuals aged between 25 to 55 years in Thiruvananthapuram District were selected 5 to 55 years in Thiruvananthapuram District were selected and advised to brush the teeth with Khadirachoorna for a period of 30 days. The oral hygiene index and microbiological examination of saliva were assessed before and after the study. The data were analyzed by using Wilcoxon signed rank test and statistically significant with P value < 0.05 (OHI-S) and < 0.001 (total pathogenic bacterial count). Thus the study proved Dantadhavana with Khadirachoorna is significantly effective in improving oral hygiene.
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