A Holistic Review Of Kavala & Gandusha And It’s Potential Therapeutic Benefits

Abstract

Ayurveda an ancient holistic science serves the concept of Kavala and Gandusha which are both used not only for enhancing oral hygiene but also they prevent and treat many other oral diseases. The technique of Kavala/ Gandusha is mentioned in all the three major ancient book of Ayurveda.Ideal daily routine (dinacharya) practices includes kaval vidhi and gandusha vidhi (medicated gargling) and dantadhavan (cleaning the tooth). Both practices helps for stronger teeth and gums. Kavala and Gandusha are the simplest procedures that produces greatest results. Here I described various medicinal substances and their proper use and their mode of action according to ayurved and modern pharmaceutics. All different types of kaval and gandusha and desirable effects, inadequate effects, excessive effects and contraindications are also described.