Balachaturbhadra Churna in Dantodbhedajanya Atisara

Abstract

Teeth Eruption is a unique developmental process in human. During this period (at 8th month of age) there is high incidence of certain diseases in children like Diarrhoea. Modern dentistry doesn’t relate these Dantodbhedajanya Vyadhis with dental eruption but in Ayurveda, Acharyas mentioned that eruption of teeth is cause for those diseases. Here, Dantodbhedajanya Atisara occurs due to digestive disturbance or infection. As the symptom will generally subside on their own but physician should notify if they worsen or persistent. In such condition Balachaturbhadra Churna with honey is to be used which is very popular and beneficial compound formulation in Paediatric usage. So, this is an effort to explain the mode of action of Balachaturbhadra Churna in Dantodbhedajanya Atisara and an attempt is made to compile various literatures for better understanding.