| Keyword | Mukhaprakshaalana |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | मुखं शरीरावयव विशेषः, स तु मुखविवरं,प्रक्षालनं धावनं मार्ज्जनम । शब्दकल्पद्रुम |
| Reference | S.Chi.24/15 |
| Literary Meaning | Cleansing of mouth |
| Implied Meaning | Washing the mouth and dousing the face |
| Elaboration | It is the internal and external cleansing of mouth. In the treatment of Mukhapaaka ( Stomatitis ) gargling with substances like Vat `a ( Ficus Bengalenses ), As`hvattha ( Ficus religiosa ) are indicated to give relief to Mukha Daaha ( burning pain in oral cavity ). |
| Synonyms | Mukhadhaavana |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Gargling, washing mouth, |
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