THERAPIES IN AYURVEDA
GANDUSHAM:
Gandusham is the treatment in which medicine in the form of liquid is filled and held in mouth in such a manner that the mouth is completely full.The major difference between Gandusham and Kabalam is that ,in Gandusham the mouth is filled upto the point where there is no space to swish or move the liquid in mouth.
In Kabalam the medicine can be swished or moved in the mouth as the quantity is less.
Oil pulling is a form of Gandusha.
"Asanchalyo muke purne gandusha kabalo anyada."
(A.H-Su-22:1)
MEDICINES USED FOR GANDUSHA
Most people are familiar only with oil pulling.Oil pulling is only one form of the Gandusha therapy. Sesame oil is usually used in oil pulling.Sesame oil used as gandusha will strengthen all the 5 sense organs.It is excellent for health of oral cavity,gums and teeth.
In mouth ulcers the medicines used for gandusha are honey,cow's milk and cow's ghee.
If there is a problem of bad breath, a liquid known as kaadi is used.for gandusha (Kaadi is prepared by washing parboiled kerala rice with water and straining out the liquid.) If your teeth and gums are sensitive, mix a paste of sesame seeds in water and use it as Gandusha daily.
GANDUSHAM:
Gandusham is the treatment in which medicine in the form of liquid is filled and held in mouth in such a manner that the mouth is completely full.The major difference between Gandusham and Kabalam is that ,in Gandusham the mouth is filled upto the point where there is no space to swish or move the liquid in mouth.
In Kabalam the medicine can be swished or moved in the mouth as the quantity is less.
Oil pulling is a form of Gandusha.
"Asanchalyo muke purne gandusha kabalo anyada."
(A.H-Su-22:1)
HOW TO DO GANDUSHA?
The person should sit in a room which is protected without excess exposure to cold and windy weather.
Shoulder and neck should be fomented and massaged.After this the medicine may be held in mouth with face slightly tilted up.
"Nivathe sathape svinnamrudita skanda kandhara
The person should sit in a room which is protected without excess exposure to cold and windy weather.
Shoulder and neck should be fomented and massaged.After this the medicine may be held in mouth with face slightly tilted up.
"Nivathe sathape svinnamrudita skanda kandhara
Gandushamapiban kinchidunnathasyo vidharayed"
(Ashtanga Hrudayam:Su:22/10)
TYPES OF GANDUSHA
1)Snigdha - oleating
2)Shamana- curative
3)Sodhana - cleansing
4)Ropanam - healing
MEDICINES USED FOR GANDUSHA
Most people are familiar only with oil pulling.Oil pulling is only one form of the Gandusha therapy. Sesame oil is usually used in oil pulling.Sesame oil used as gandusha will strengthen all the 5 sense organs.It is excellent for health of oral cavity,gums and teeth.
In mouth ulcers the medicines used for gandusha are honey,cow's milk and cow's ghee.
If there is a problem of bad breath, a liquid known as kaadi is used.for gandusha (Kaadi is prepared by washing parboiled kerala rice with water and straining out the liquid.) If your teeth and gums are sensitive, mix a paste of sesame seeds in water and use it as Gandusha daily.
In severe cases of mouth ulcers Gandusha with Thiktaka ghrutha can give excellent results.
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