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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Volume  9, Issue 1, Jan-Mar 2016, Pages 5-8
 

Original Article

Sphatikadi Yoga in Dantasharkara: A Clinical Study

Hampannavar Nanda*, Krishnaji M.Y.*

Hampannavar Nanda*

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.9116.1

Abstract

 Danta is the one of the part of  Face which mainly helps in  charvanakriya (chewing).  So, it is necessary to keep themclean and healthy.  For maintains of hygienic condition of teeth, Danta Dhavana  karma (Brushing) is elaborately explained in Ayurvedic texts. Because of busy life style, improper brushing resulted in formation of Dantasharkara (Tartur). This Dantasharkara further becomes root cause of all periodontal diseases. Statistical data reveals that, Periodontal diseases affect million of people in the world.The symptoms of Periodontal disease start early age of life and cause theloss of teeth. The percentage of teeth loss was high in this compared to other dental diseases[3] hence, dantasharkara should be treated effectively. Different herbomineral Dantayoga preparations are available Rasa Shastra classics. The reference of Sphatika (Potash  alum) is seen  in various  Dantayogapreparations. Theses evidences provide a clue to take up an observational study to analyze efficacy of Spatikadi Yoga.th ingredients of Spatikadi Yogaare Spatika, Lavanga, Ela, Kandasharkar in equal quantity. The present paper focuses on the simpler, effective and economic management of Dantasharkara by Spatikadi Yoga an Ayurvedic classical preparation.

 

Keywords: Ayurveda; Spatikadi Yoga; Tartur; Potash Alum Preparations.


Corresponding Author : Hampannavar Nanda*