Taila-Saindhava Gaṇḍūṣa · तैल-सैन्धव गण्डूष
gum strengthening; halitosis.
Classical Tooth Powder (Sushruta-Trijata)
Danta-mañjana Cūrṇa दन्त-मञ्जन चूर्ण
Also known as: Tooth powder · Danta-manjana
churna teethgums tridoshic Tier S · verbatim classical
Indications
daily tooth carefresh breathgum strengthoral hygiene
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Modern | Classical |
|---|---|---|
Hero actives | ||
| Khadira (Catechu) · Khadira Catechu - astringent | 10 g | — |
| Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) · Harītakī Triphala | 7 g | — |
| Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan) · Bibhītakī | 7 g | — |
| Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) · Āmalakī | 6 g | — |
Supporting herbs | ||
| Long Pepper (Pippali) · Pippalī Trikatu component | 3 g | — |
| Black Pepper (Marica) · Marica | 3 g | — |
| Dry Ginger (Shunthi) · Śuṇṭhī | 3 g | — |
| Saindhava (Rock Salt) · Saindhava Very fine rock salt | 5 g | — |
| Licorice (Yashtimadhu) · Yaṣṭimadhu / Madhuka | 8 g | — |
| Neem (Nimba) · Nimba Neem leaf | 5 g | — |
Fragrance | ||
| Cinnamon (Tvak) · Tvak Trijata: cinnamon | 5 g | — |
| Indian Bay Leaf (Tejpatta) · Patra / Tejapatra Bay leaf | 5 g | — |
| Cardamom (Ela) · Elā Cardamom | 5 g | — |
Source
Sushruta Cikitsa 24.4: “The teeth should be daily cleansed with a compound consisting of honey, powdered Tri-katu, Tri-varga, Tejovati, Saindhava and oil. Each tooth should be separately cleansed with the preceding cleansing paste applied on the top of the twig bitten into the form of a soft brush, and care should be taken not to hurt the gum anywise during the rubbing.”
Per Dallana’s commentary, “Trivarga” here = Trijata (Tvak + Patra + Ela). Our recipe adds Triphala (the foundational tooth powder addition) + Khadira (astringent) + Yashti (anti-inflammatory) + Nimba (anti-microbial) — the canonical modern Ayurvedic tooth powder formula.
How to apply Wet fingertip, dip in powder, rub into gums + teeth 2 min, 2× daily. · 2× daily morning and bedtime.
Safety flags
- Sift to #200 mesh — too coarse abrades enamel
Vaidya review required
This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.
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Taila-Saindhava Gaṇḍūṣa · तैल-सैन्धव गण्डूष
gum strengthening; halitosis.