EFFECT OF JATI (JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM) MOUTHWASH IN RAS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

RAS (Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis) or apthous ulcers are most common oral lesions characterised by round or oval ulcerations with a prevalence of at most 25% in the general population .A clinical condition with unknown aetiology, topical interventions like mouthwashes and gels are generally used for symptomatic relief such as reduction of pain. Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum) is a drug mentioned in Ayurvedic classics attributed with antibacterial and wound healing properties. We report here a case of RAS with its classical symptoms like oral ulceration associated with severe pain being well managed with a novel formulation, an herbal mouthwash out of Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum) giving symptomatic relief for pain, itching, redness etc associated with RAS along with accelerated healing period.