Gingivitis: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

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This is caused by excess blood and Pitta. The con- dition is an inflammation of the gum muscles. Therapies: Herbs used include sesame oil, ela (car- damom), licorice, and cane sugar.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Recommended Herbs for Gingivitis

Fig Sweet taste, cooling virya, sweet vipak. Heavy to digest. Calms vata and pitta, promotes kapha. Good source of iron, builds blood. Grapes Vitis vinifera Linn. Draksha (Grapes) is one of the most valued fruits in Ayurveda, mentioned as the best among fruits by many authorities. The vine is cultivated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of North India. The fruit is sweet-sour, nutritive, cooling and is one of the best natural laxatives. Dried grapes (Munakka/Kishmish) are extensively used in Ayurvedic formulations. Draksha is an important ingredient in many Asava-Arishta preparations including Draksharishta. The fruit improves appetite, aids digestion, and is excellent for the eyes and heart. It is mildly laxative and beneficial in constipation. Munakka (large dried grapes with seeds) is more potent medicinally than Kishmish (seedless raisins). Grapes are beneficial in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Kamala (jaundice), Kasa (cough) and Jwara (fever). Draksha is used in numerous classical formulations. Dose: Fruit as food; Munakka 5-10 pieces; Draksharishta 15-30 ml. Verses: Detailed description. Green Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Maton Sukshma Ela (Lesser Cardamom) is one of the most prized spices and is called the 'Queen of Spices.' The dried capsular fruit of Elettaria cardamomum is used. It is aromatic, pleasant in taste, and cooling. It is an excellent mouth freshener, digestive, and cardiac tonic. It relieves nausea, vomiting, and excessive thirst. It is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations and cooking. The seeds contain volatile oil rich in Cineol. Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn Excellent for acidity, voice, and heart tonic (with warm milk), Vayu dossha , bronchitis, colds, cough, laryngitis, general debility, emetic (in large doses), inflammation, mental calming, mucus liquefying and expectorating, mucus membrane tonerand soother, muscle spasms, sore throat, ulcers(contains natural ulcer-healing steroid precursers),urination pain. Cleanses lungs and stomach of Kapha. For colds and flu, mix with ginger (1:1).Blood purification, abdominal pain, nourishes thebrain increasing cranial and cerebrospinal fluid.Improves complexion, hair, and vision. Spiritual Uses: Sattwic ; gives contentment and harmony

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Gingivitis

Dosha Involvement: Pitta

Ayurvedic Therapies: Herbs used include sesame oil, ela (car- damom), licorice, and cane sugar.

Key Herbs: Licorice, sesame oil, ela (car- damom), licorice, cane sugar

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 25: Metabolic System

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