Bhanajanaka
One of the diseases related to the teeth.
Modern description
Bhanjanaka is a dental disease characterized by tooth fracture or breakage. It may be correlated with Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS).
Purpose
One of the diseases related to the teeth.
Indications
- Indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, constipation due to Vata and Kapha imbalance, rheumatoid arthritis (Amavata), loss of appetite, and conditions related to aggravated Vata and Kapha in the digestive system.
- Bhanjanaka (tooth fracture)
- Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS)
Classical indications
- Disease related to the teeth
- Mukharoga (disease of the oral cavity)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Shoola prashamana (pain relieving)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
- Dantdhadyakar (strengthening teeth)
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Vidanga
- Chitrak
- Yavani
- Kushtha
- Vacha
- Ela
- Saindhava Lavana
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
Reduce the adult dose proportionally based on age and weight, consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner for precise guidance.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients listed in the formulation.
- Dry each ingredient separately under shade to remove moisture.
- Grind each ingredient individually into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Sieve the powders through a fine mesh to ensure uniform particle size.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions in a clean, dry container.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Avoid in children and pregnant women without medical supervision.