A Pharmacological Review on Triphaladi Kwatha – An Ayurve-Dic Formulation for Stomatitis

Abstract

Dental hygiene is crucial to overall health. The inflammation of the mucous membranes of lips, mouth and cheeks is known as Mukhapaka (stomatitis). It is a universal health issue that almost everyone faces. Although it is an inconsequential fact, it restricts day-to-day activities. Stomatitis has an overall prevalence rate of 18.93% in India, with most patients ranging between the age of 20 to 30. Traditional medical systems are considered to be safer in terms of receiving treatment. In classical texts, numerous formulations exist for oral diseases like Laghukhadiradi vati, Irimedadi taila, Kamadudha Rasa, Jatyadi kwatha, etc. Triphaladi Kwatha is one of the polyherbal formulation comprised of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica Roxb.), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.), Jatipatra (Jasminum officinale Linn.), Patha (Cissampelos parei-ra Linn.) & Mridvika (Vitis vinifera Linn.). Each of the aforesaid drugs has Antibacterial, Antifungal, and ulcer healing properties to confront stomatitis. In contrast, Triphala possesses various bioactive substances, i.e. flavo-noids, saponins, anthraquinones & amino acids, that promote the maintenance and encouragement of good oral hygiene by exerting a cleansing activity and strengthening the defence mechanism in the oral cavity. Patha shows anti-ulcer properties due to the presence of flavonoids, i.e., Qurectein. At the same time, Phenolic com-pounds in Mridvika, i.e. resveratrol, exhibit potent antifungal activity against the human pathogenic fungi Can-dida albicans.