A Pharmaceutical Study of Triphaladi Vati on Mukhapaka Treatment w.s.r. to Tobacco Induced Stomatitis

Rationale: Mukhapaka (Tobacco induced Stomatitis), (Pitta& Kapha Dosha vitiation mainly), characterized by locally with Paka (mouth ulcer/ leukoplakia), Lalima (redness), Ksharokshit Kshat Sam (erosion of oral mucosa), Tikta Vaktrata (bitter taste), Peeda (pain), Daha (burning sensation), and difficulty in chewing hot things etc. Regular use of Tobacco acts as a slow poison (chronic toxicity), produces Jatharagni Mandhya (suppresses the digestive fire), Hriddaurbalya, Koshthabaddta/ Atisaar and Srotovalepa (blockage of the body channels). Aim & Objectives: To understand the pharmaceutical preparation and action of Triphaladi Vati in Mukhapaka (Tobacco induced Stomatitis) and mode of action on each symptom. Material & Methods: Triphaladi Vati is an herbal combination cited in Astang Hrdaya Uttar Sthana, for all critical Rogas of kantha, Austha, Talu. Especially it treats Rohini, Mukha Shosha and Gandha Rogas. Triphaladi Vati contains Triphala, Bhunimb, Chitraka etc. 22 drugs. Discussion: The medicinal formulation should mostly improve the quality of Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus and should have Deepaniya, Pachaka, Virechaka, Rasayana, Twagdoshahar, Hridya, Grahi and Vedna Shamaka properties. Conclusion: All the drugs of Triphaladi Vati fulfill the requirement and help to treat Mukhapaka.