Dr Saniya C K
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Beauty is a word that so long eluded all efforts to attribute a concrete definition to it. In medical science, beauty is essentially tagged to health. Healthy external factors like skin, hair and shape together with internal qualities of personality and mental balance are key in terming somebody beautiful. Oral cavity is an organ where both internal and external attributes of beauty coincide. Bad breadth or halitosis is a condition that affect the individual physically as well as mentally. Brushing is essential to check mouth ailments including halitosis. Industrial toothpastes and mouth washes are chemically complex products and do not guarantee long time overall health benefits. Bad mouth odour as a result of physiological factors and some extent of pathological issues can be effectively addressed by regularly practicing the Kavala technique as advised by the Ayurvedic science. In Ashtamga Sangraha suthrasthana third chapter ‘Dinacharya’ Khadira-ksheeri-arimedadi kavala yoga is mentioned. It is as an alternative to modern chemical combinations. This article is a critical analysis on the procedure, action and benefits of kavala with this combination of drugs. The drugs in this combination have antimicrobial, antioxidative action. This formulation is a cheap, accessible to all and has no side effects, but has got many additional benefits. Regular kavala with this formulation will help the individual to bridge the internal and external aspects of beauty by preventing oral diseases and promoting oral health.