APHTHA CARE PACK

EFFECTIVE HERBS AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR APHTHOUS ULCER

INTRODUCTION

APHTHA care pack is used for the treatment of canker sore which is also known as the aphthous ulcer. These are the small lesions which develop in the oral cavity or at the base of the gums. These are usually round and oval where the skin inside the mouth is not tightly bound to underlying bone on the inside of the lips. It is a painful condition.

This condition according to the ayurveda can be classified under the diseases of the lips. There are three doshas involved in the lip diseases and each dosha produces different kinds of symptoms. This aphthous ulcer can be correlated with the pitta oashta roga (lip disease occurring due to pitta dosha) in this the ulcers appear on the lips which are small like sesame seeds which have burning sensation and inflammation of the lips. The ulcers can be blue or yellow in color.

The lips are unable to tolerate the sharp taste of foods or liquids and the lips become yellow in color. The lips are always sore and inflamed.

TYPES OF APHTHOUS ULCERS

There are 3 types of aphthous ulcers which can be classified as:

1. Recurrent minor aphthous ulcers – This occurs in 80% of the cases, diameter is usually less than 5mm in diameter, these are round and yellow spots which have yellow red halo. It takes 1-2 weeks to heal.
2. Major aphthous ulcers – These are large ulcers which have 10 mm in diameter. It takes a month to heal and it heals by scarring.
3. Herpetiform ulcers – These are pinpoint ulcers and are multiple in numbers. It takes about a month to heal and mostly on the tongue.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF APHTHOUS ULCERS

The cause of the aphthous ulcer is not known exactly. It’s not an infectious disease and it also not spread by direct or sexual contact. Some believe that it is due to the action of immune response. The T cells of the immune system are responsible for the destruction of the mucosa of lips.

Some common causes which can be responsible for the aphthous ulcers are like

1. Emotional stress
2. Allergy from the food
3. Mechanical trauma
4. Immune system dysfunction
5. Trauma to the lips
6. Some hormonal changes
7. It can be due to the sodium lauryl sulfate which is present in mouthwash and toothpaste
8. Allergic reaction to the bacteria present in the mouth
9. It can be caused by helicobacter pylori which is same bacteria responsible for the peptic ulcers
10. Diet deficient in vitamin B12 and certain minerals like zinc, folate, or iron
11. Some diseases are also responsible for causing aphthous ulcers like Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, behcet’s disease, HIV/AIDS.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF APHTHOUS ULCERS

The symptoms are not spread to the whole body but these are localized to the area of the ulcers. The symptoms include

1. Burning sensation
2. Itching
3. Stinging sensation
4. Pain during any activity like eating, speaking etc
5. Symptoms worsened after having pungent substances or acidic and abrasive foods
6. The ulceration episodes can occur about 3-6 times in a year

HOW TO DIAGNOSE APHTHOUS ULCERS

Its diagnosis is mainly clinically by examining the ulcers and if these are recurrent ulcers.

Some investigations which can be done for the diagnosis for the aphthous ulcers can be

1. Blood test – To check iron deficiency, folate deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency.
2. Tissue biopsy – It is not usually required unless there is suspicion of squamous cell carcinoma.

TREATMENT OF APTHOUS ULCER FROM PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet ayurveda provides the best treatment for the aphthous ulcers mainly which are recurrent types of aphthous ulcers. They have a specially designed pack known as aphtha care pack which has different medications for the treatment of the aphthous ulcers.

LIST OF MEDICATIONS IN APTHOUS ULCER

1. PITTA BALANCE
2. GANDHAK RASAYAN
3. NEEM CAPSULES
4. ARJUN SAAR
5. IRIMEDADI OIL

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. PITTA BALANCE

This is a medication which is used to balance the excess pitta dosha in the body. As this aphthous ulcer is occurring due to excess pitta dosha so this medication will be very effective. It contains different ingredients like

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

1. Praval pishti (Coral calcium) – This is very helpful in balancing the pitta dosha as it has cooling properties it acts on different type of ulcers and heals them.
2. Akik pishti (Agate calcium) – It is a coolant and used in problems related to digestion, heartburn, headache etc. it balances the pitta dosha in the body.
3. Jawar mohra pishthi (An ayurvedic calcium compound) – This is a mineral based medicine which is used in the fever, weakness of heart, hypertension, etc. this eliminates the excess heat from the body and destroys aama (product of undigested food).
4. Kamdudha ras (An ayurvedic calcium compound) – This contains compounds like moti pishti, prawal pishti, mukta shukti bhasma, kaudi bhasma, shudhha swarna gairik, giloy sat this medication is used for the treatment of chronic acidity, heartburn, stomach ulcers, it has a soothing effect on the stomach and provides relief from ulcers of different kind.
5. Mukta pishti (pearl calcium) – It is made from the calx of pearl. It is used for anxiety and depression, enhances digestion, and it also treats insomnia. It is also used for the bleeding disorders.
6. Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia) – It is an herb which is used to balance all the doshas and it helps in improving digestion and relieves acidity.

DOSAGE – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water.

2. GANDHAK RASAYAN

This medication is in tablet form which contains shuddha gandhak (Gandhak rasayan) which is used for the treatment of various skin disorders, eczema, bleeding disorders, chronic fever. It also acts as an anti-aging medication which boosts immunity. It balances all the three doshas of the body. It can also be used in toxic conditions, malabsorption syndrome etc.

DOSAGE – 2 tablets twice daily with warm water.

3. NEEM CAPSULES

Neem capsules are very effective in pacifying pitta and kapha dosha in the body. Neem acts as a blood purifier, so it is very beneficial in skin related problems. Neem has a very good property of healing the wounds and making the effective part infection free.

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

Neem (Azadirachta indica) – Major ingredient of Neem capsule. Neem is the best herb for skin diseases and acne. Neem capsules are very aidful psoriasis too. Neem has the best antibacterial property, antiprotozoal property. Neem helps in purifying the circulatory system in the body and removes toxins from the blood. Neem capsules are effective in maintaining a healthy circulatory system.

DOSAGE – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water.

4. ARJUN SAAR FOR MOUTH RINSE

Arjuna is very effective in pacifying Pitta and kapha dosha in the body and Amla is very effective in pacifying tri dosha in the body. Arjuna aids in eliminating the bacteria present in the mouth. It also reduces foul smell from the mouth.

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

1. Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) – Arjun Saar is very effective in eliminating the bacteria residing in the mouth. It also maintains the oral hygiene of the mouth. Arjuna Saar helps in removing infection in the mouth and also strengthens the gums and teeth. Arjuna is very aidful in strengthening the muscles of mouth and healing ulcers in the mouth.
2. Amla (Emblica officinalis) – Amla is very beneficial in getting rid of bad breath. Amla helps in healing the gums and infection in the mouth. It’s very good in gingivitis as it helps in providing the Vitamin C.

DOSAGE – 10ml of Arjun saar and use it as a mouthwash.

5. IRIMEDADI OIL

This oil is helpful in relieving from the toothache, swelling of gums, and bleeding from the gums. This is particularly used for the treatment of pain and inflammation. It contains ingredients like:

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

1. Irimeda (Acacia farnesiana) – That is used for relieving pain and inflammation and controlling bleeding from the wounds or ulcers.
2. Lavanga (Eugenia aromatica) – This herb has cooling and soothing properties. It relieves bad breath and pain in the teeth and gums.
3. Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) – Has raktashodhak (blood purifier) properties which helps in balancing the pitta dosha of the body.
4. Haridra (Curcuma longa) – This herb has healing properties which helps in promoting immunity and balances tridoshas.
5. Gairika (Red ochre) – This is a mineral which has sweet and cooling properties. This has a good effect on piles, bleeding disorders, ulcers, boils, urticaria, hiccups etc.
6. Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha) – It is used for the cleansing of wounds. It is also useful in infected wounds and skin disorders.
7. Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) – It is an herb which is astringent in taste and is able to reduce the bleeding from the ulcers.
8. Yasti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – It is a sweet in taste herb which has properties of healing and formation of new tissue. Its potency is cold due to which it will help in calming down the burning sensation of the ulcers.
9. Laksha (Laccifer lacca) – Has healing properties and helps in relieving bleeding wounds and burning sensation due to its astringent and cooling properties.
10. Jatiphala (Myristica Fragrans) – It is drying up and helps in relieving excessive sliminess and moisture of the mouth.
11. Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora) – It is a coolant in nature and its taste is a mixture of sweet, pungent and bitter. It is used for relieving toothache and also used for clearing the throat. Due to its cold properties it helps to relieve burning sensation and also provides local anesthetic effects.
12. Kankola (Piper cubeba) – It is an herb which can be used for the healing of mouth ulcers, and also relieves pain and swelling of the mouth.
13. Sweta chandana (Santalum album) – This herb is very effective in cleansing the wound and improves skin complexion, and also stops secretions.
14. Tila taila (Sesamum Indicum) – This oil has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties which also help in bleeding and swelling of gums.
15. Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea) – It is kept under the kushuthara which means it helps in relieving skin diseases. So it will be able to treat the mouth ulcers.
16. Dhatki (Woodfordia fruticosa) – Charaka has described this herb as sandhaneeya which means it is able to heal wounds and fracture healing.
17. Katphala (Myrica esculenta) – Decoction of its bark can be used for gargling for the treatment of gingivitis and mouth ulcers.

DOSAGE – As directed by the physician.

CONCLUSION

Aphthous ulcers are a very common condition and every other person can be seen suffering from it. Sometimes it can become chronic and not heal by itself so a special treatment should be taken for it. Planet ayurveda has designed a special APHTHA CARE PACK for the recurrent type of aphthous ulcers. This pack consists of tablets and local application medications which will help in healing if the aphthous ulcers very soon. For more information visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com