Abstract

CULTURE TEST OF GINGIVAL MICRO-ORGANISM IN GINGIVITIS (SHITADA) AND SENSITIVITY TEST WITH NAGARADI KWATHA - A PILOT STUDY

*Makadia Krishna

ABSTRACT

As oral cavity contains a lot of micro-organisms, it is prone to many infections. The human mouth supports one of the most complex microbial ecosystems of the body. Microbial accumulation on the tooth surfaces results in periodontal diseases. The clinical features of Shitada-one of the Dantmulgataroga, is types of Gingivitis. When we consider the patho-physiology of Gingivitis we can see that the disease takes origin rightly from plaque formation by micro-organisms due to poor oral hygiene. The cleanliness of oral cavity is very important to maintain the gingiva and tooth as well as the body health. In Dincharya chapter, Acharyas describe Dantadhavan, Jihvanirlekhana, Kaval-Gandusha, Pratisarana, etc to keep healthy oral cavity. The objective of good oral hygiene program is the reduction and prevention of plaque formation. In Ayurveda, certain drugs proved antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Keep in mind above concept of micro organisms, isolation of micro organism and to know antimicrobial effect of Nagaradi Kwatha by sensitivity test has been carried out for pilot study on gingivitis with the available facilities in the institute. 6 patients were selected for culture test and Nagaradi kwatha was selected for sensitivity test.

Keywords: Nagaradi kwatha, Gandusha, Micro-organism, Antibacterial.