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Gandusha Dharana

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

2022 Volume 7 Number 11 December
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Importance of Gandusha Dharana in Daily Life w.s.r. to Oil Pulling

Kumar Netam Y.1*, Sharma A.2, Pali V.3
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1* Yogesh Kumar Netam, Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

2 Anita Sharma, Professor, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

3 Vibha Pali, Lecturer, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

The risk of oral disorders rises as a result of the oral cavity being exposed to external environmental pollutants on a continual basis, which encourages bacterial invasion. Therefore, it is crucial to keep up with appropriate oral hygiene to reduce the risk of bacterial invasion. As a specific therapy for maintaining good dental hygiene, Gandusha is advised by Ayurveda. By acting as a cleanser and bolstering the oral cavity's defenses, it will maintain and promote oral hygiene. Oral illnesses are treated with and prevented from using Gandusha. The Gandusha therapy will serve as a fundamental instrument for proper oral hygiene, as this review article demonstrates.

Keywords: Oral Hygiene, Gandusha, Mukha Swasthya

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Yogesh Kumar Netam, Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
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Introduction

In modern life, however due to lack of time and negligence Oral hygiene not properly maintained. Mukha or Oral cavity or Buccal cavity is one of our body's main nine apertures.[1] It is the beginning of our body's vital gastrointestinal system. Mukha Swasthya is very important to be healthy because many diseases begin in the Mukha.

Dinacharya and Ritucharya are discussed in Swasthavritta to maintain personal hygiene. One can avoid the negative consequences of the environment or climate by following these rules. We may take care of our Indriya, or required organs, by following Dinacharya's principles and keeping them clean so they can work properly. Nasya, Karnapurna, Anjana, and Dantadhavana are some of the sense organ cleansing exercises outlined in Dinacharya.[2]

Gandusha are practices in Ayurveda that are outlined in Dinacharya, i.e., the daily regimen, Gandusha contains both curative and preventative qualities to avoid disorders of the mouth, teeth and gums. Gandusha is the practice of putting oil or medicated water into one's mouth in the morning and holding it there for a few minutes without moving it about inside the mouth.[3]

Materials and Methods

This is literary study for fulfilling the above aims, the literary materials were collected from different Ayurvedic texts Bruhattrayi i.e., Ashtanga Samgraha, Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and Laghutrayi i.e., Sharandhara Samhita, Yogaratnakara were searched out. Text of modern science disease of ear, nose, and throat & head and neck surgery by PL Dhingra, Shruti Dhingra and related information from various research papers, journals, articles and internet.

Discussion

According to vitiated Doshas, it can also be done using Sneha (Taila, Ghruta), Milk, Honey, Mansarasa, Liquor, Different types of Vinegar, Various Urine, Kanjis, Sour liquids, Kashaya (decoction), Ushanoadaka (hot water) etc.[4]

Ayurveda divides Gandusha into four forms based on Doshaghnata (Dosha vitiation) and Karmukata (therapeutic benefits)[5]

a. Snaihika Gandusha (Oleating)

b. Shamana Gandusha (Palliative)

c. Shodhana Gandusha (Purification)

d. Ropana Gandusha (Healing)

a. Snaihika Gandusha (Oleating)

In this type of Gandusha, it is prepared by the combination of Madhurarasa and Amlarasa principle substances and various types of Lavana, cooked with Taila, Ghrita, Vasa etc. All above mentioned properties are Vataghna therefore it is used in Vata Doshas e.g. Dryness of mouth.[6]

b. Shamana Gandusha (Palliative)

In this type of Gandusha, it used by preparing Tikta, Kashaya and Madhura medicinal substances from Kwatha Dravyas. All of the qualities listed above are “Pittaghna” it is used to treat Pittaja illnesses. It relieves irritation caused by Pitta Dosha and has a relaxing effect on the oral cavity, which is beneficial for disorders characterized by a burning sensation in the mouth.[7]

c. Shodhana Gandusha (Purification)

It is a purifying Gandusha, as the name suggests. Gandusha Kwatha (Decoction) is made from herbal drugs with Katu (pungent), Amla (sour), and Lavana (salty) flavours, as well as drugs with Ushana Virya. This Gandusha causes profuse oropharyngeal secretions, which are then expelled into the oral cavity together with diseased “Kapha Dosha.” As a result, it's used in Kaphaja Rogas in the mouth i.e., excessive salivation, heaviness and oral stickiness.[8]

d. Ropana Gandusha (Healing)

This Gandusha is made of Kashaya (astringent) and Tikta (bitter) herbs that have a cool potency (Shita Virya). These qualities give it the ability to cure ulcers (Mukha Vrana Ropana).[9]

Gandusha Dharana Procedure

The person should be forced to sit in a room with limited airflow and in a comfortable, upright posture. On the shoulders, throat, cheeks, and forehead, use Swedana (fomentation) and Mardana (massage). Gandusha's medicinal preparation has to be retained in his mouth to its full capacity, without moving his mouth, and with a


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focused mind. Face should be slightly raised. Individuals should not engulf it. By doing this, the effect of that Gandusha Dravya will continue to fall from the throat to the entire mouth cavity.[10]

Gandusha Dharana Pramana

1. ‘Asancharya Tu Ya Matra Gandushah’ e., the amount of liquid that does not move when kept in the mouth.[11]

2. ‘Draven churnam cha Gandushe Kola Matrakam’ e., The amount of substance used in the liquid for Gandusha is considered to be One Kola (6gm).[12]

Gandusha Dharana Duration

Gandusha Dharana can be started from the age of 5 year. Should be recommended to hold it until oro-pharyngeal secretions fill the mouth with Kapha. When a watery discharge (Jalasrava from Netra and Nasa) comes from the nose and eyes, it should be spat out. The method should be performed 3, 5 or 7 times. Gandusha Dharana can be done to get rid of Doshas till suitable (Samyaka Gandusha Lakshan) Gandusha treatment signs and symptoms arise.[13]

Benefits of Taila Gandusha Dharana

The following are the advantages of regular Gandusha practice[14]

1. It helps to strengthen the jaw and the mandible (Hanvorbala).

2. It gives your voice more power (Swarabalam).

3. It nourishes the mouth and makes the face healthy and attractive by exercising the facial muscles and improving their motor function (Vadanopchaya).

4. Perception of the test is improved (Rasagyanamanne cha Ruchirauttama).

5. Prevent mouth and Throat dryness (Na cha Kanthashoshah).

6. Prevention of lips cracking (na oshthayo sphutanabhayam).

7. It strengthens teeth by providing support to the roots (Dhridhamula).

8. Prevention of dental caries (Krimidanta).

9. By nourishing nerves and nerve endings, toothaches and dental hypersensitivity are alleviated (Dantaharsha and Dantashoola).

Contraindications of Gandusha Dharana

Those who are Ratrijagrana (Awake at night), Ajirna (Dyspepsia), who have been given Nasya, Aruchi (Anorexia), Hanugrah (Lock Jaw) and Pratishyaya (Cold) should not be applied for Gandusha Dharana.[15]

Conclusion

According to Ayurveda, Gandusha is one of the daily regular procedures in the context of Dinacharya for maintaining oral hygiene.

In oral disorders, it is one of the most essential therapeutic procedures as well as an effective detoxification measure. By exerting a cleansing activity and strengthening the oral cavity's defense mechanisms, it will maintain and promote oral hygiene. When done in a systematic manner, it has both a preventive and a curative effect. Before doing Gandusha treatment, it is best to seek counsel from an Ayurvedic physician.

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2. Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 5/72, ‘Charaka Chandrika’ Hindi Commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, part 1, Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashan Varanasi, 2016, Pg no. 131.

3. Susruta Samhita, Chikitsasthana 40/62, Hindi commentary by Ambikadutta Shastri, part 1, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 2014, Pg no. 229.

4. Ashtanga Hridayama, Sutrasthana 22/3-4, ‘Nirmala’ Hindi Commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratisthana Delhi, 2019, Pg no. 257.

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6. Ashtanga Hridayama, Sutrasthana 22/1, ‘Nirmala’ Hindi Commentary by Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratisthana Delhi, 2019, Pg no. 256.



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13. Sharangadhar Samhita, Uttarkhanda 10/5, “Jiwanprada” Hindi Commentary by Dr. Smt. Shailaja Srivastava, Chaukhambha Orientalia Varanasi, 2017, Pg no. 420-421.

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