ROLE OF KHANDPIPPALI AWALEHA ON DANT-HARSH IN A CASE OF AMLAPITTA

Acid Regurgitation is commonly found in GERD which may cause dental enamel erosion. Tooth sensitivity or
odontitis in present day scenario with more or less severity in population is found like GERD. This disease has very
similar symptoms like dantaharsha explained in Ayurveda. During treating a case of Amlapitta with khandapippali
avleha(KPA), remarkable relief in associated illness of dantaharsha was observed. Patient was diagnosed with GERD
and odintitis on the basis of clinical findings. Ayurvedic diagnostic methods made the diagnosis of Amlapitta and
Dantharsha. KPA was given 10 g twice a day after meals with lukewarm water for 60 days. Anupana was lukewarm
water. Regular follow up of patient after every 15 days was done. Final follow up was done after 2 months of treatment.
Patient was followed up for 4 months after completion of treatment to check the reoccurrence of treatment. In follow
up period, there was no reoccurrence of symptoms. KPA has successfully managed Danharsh in a patient with
Amalpitta. Larger study can be conducted to understand its effect in better way.

Key words- Khanda Pippali Avleha, Danta Harsha, Amlapitta, GERD, Odontitis

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