Efficacy of Malati Kashtha Churna (Jasminum officinale Linn.) for Dantadhavana

Abstract

In modern life, however due to lack of time and negligence; Oral hygiene not properly maintained. Malati having Tikta, kasaya rasa and katu vipak and Ushna, snigdha guna. Dantadhavana prevent us from Mukhadaurgandhya, Asyavairasya, Dantamala, Dantamalinta and Aruchi. Clinical trials on 40 individuals between the age group 20-50 years in both the sex were carried out. In Group A, 20 individuals were given Malati kashtha churna for Dantadhavana and in Group B, 20 individuals were given colgate powder for Dantadhavana, follow ups were taken on 7th, 15th, 30th and 45th (post treatment) days and observation was noted. Malati having Tikta, kasaya rasa and katu vipak and Ushna, snigdha guna. The Tikta, Kasaya Rasa helps in pacifying the Kapha Dosha while Ushna Guna help in pacifying the Vata Dosha, thereby removing the Doshas from the oral cavity and it increases taste recognizing power. 25% cases of Group A have shown good response, 55% shown moderate response, and 20 % shown mild response. In Group B, 15% have shown good response, 40% shown moderate response and 45% shown mild response. The Group A advocated Dantadhavana with Malati kashtha churna shown better result than those followed Colgate powder for Dantadhavana.