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Kankoline

Ayurvedic mouth paint for mouth ulcers and sore gums

Mouth ulcers make every bite hurt. Kankoline soothes them where they are.

Kankoline by Devendra Ayurved Ashram

5 mL: ₹25

Kankoline is an Ayurvedic mouth paint: an ark of three astringent barks — Khair (catechu), Kanchnar and Babool — with cardamom, cubeb (Kankol) and Shubhra bhasma (calcined alum).

The pack lists it for stomatitis (Mukha paka), spots and burning in the mouth, mouth ulcers and drooling.

Used for

  • Mouth ulcers (Mukha paka)
  • Burning or sore mouth
  • Sore, inflamed gums
  • Bad breath

Why mouth ulcers keep coming

Common mouth ulcers (aphthae) are small breaks in the lining of the mouth, often triggered by a bite or a rough tooth, stress, spicy or acidic food, or low iron, B12 or folate. They usually heal in one to two weeks.

Ayurveda calls this Mukha paka — 'cooking of the mouth' — from aggravated Pitta, often with poor digestion. Astringent, cooling applications (Kashaya) are the classical local treatment, with a bland diet.

Kankoline soothes in 3 ways

  • Astringent (Stambhana) — Catechu, Babool and Kanchnar barks are rich in tannins that tighten and protect the raw ulcer surface; alum adds a strong astringent effect.
  • Antimicrobial — Catechu's catechins and cubeb's lignans are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory in experimental studies.
  • Fresh & Soothing — Cardamom and cubeb freshen the breath and soothe the mouth.

Key ingredients

  • Katha (Catechu) (Acacia catechu, bark) — 500 mg. The concentrated heartwood extract of the khair tree, rich in catechins and epicatechin. Strongly astringent, it is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial in experimental studies; Ayurveda uses it for diarrhoea, the mouth and skin disease.
  • Babool (Indian gum arabic tree) (Acacia nilotica, bark) — 500 mg. Its bark and pods are rich in tannins, gallic acid and flavonoids. Astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory in experimental studies, it is used in Ayurveda for loose stools, bleeding, leucorrhoea and oral health.
  • Kabab chini (Cubeb) (Piper cubeba, fruit) — 150 mg. Tailed pepper, used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for the urinary tract, digestion and the mouth. Its lignans (cubebin) are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic in experimental studies.
  • Elaichi (Cardamom) (Elettaria cardamomum, fruit) — 150 mg. An aromatic for nausea, indigestion and bad breath. Cardamom's 1,8-cineole and α-terpinyl acetate are carminative, antispasmodic and antimicrobial in experimental studies.
  • Shubhra bhasma (calcined alum) — 30 mg. Another name for calcined alum (Sphatika). A strong astringent that tightens tissue and checks bleeding and discharges; Ayurveda uses it for bleeding piles, heavy periods and leucorrhoea.

Full ingredient list

Distillate (ark) of

  • Khair (Acacia catechu, bark) — 500 mg
  • Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata, bark) — 500 mg
  • Babool (Acacia nilotica, bark) — 500 mg
  • Laghuaila (Elettaria cardamomum, fruit) — 150 mg
  • Kankol (Piper cubeba, fruit) — 150 mg
  • Shubhra Bhasma (calcined alum) — 30 mg
  • Chini (sugar) — 5 g
  • Sodium Benzoate (preservative, as per Drug Act) — q.s.

How to use

Dose: Apply to the ulcers or sore area with a clean cotton bud two to four times a day.

  • Shake well — Shake the bottle before use.
  • Paint the sore — Dab it onto the ulcer with a clean cotton bud; let the saliva run out rather than rinsing straight away.
  • Go easy on spice — Avoid chilli, sour and very hot food until it heals, as the booklet advises.

Safety & suitability

  • Who it's for: Adults; children only as a physician advises
  • Pregnancy & nursing: Ask your physician before use
  • Other medicines: Tell your physician what else you take
  • Sensitive skin: Patch test first
  • Storage: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
  • Ingredients: See the full list below

Cautions

  • A mouth ulcer that hasn't healed in 3 weeks, keeps coming back, or is painless and hard should be seen by a doctor or dentist.

More information

  • Net content: 5 mL
  • Storage: Store below 30 °C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the cap tightly closed.
  • Country of origin: India
  • Manufacturer: Devendra Ayurved Ashram Pvt. Ltd., A-12, Industrial Estate, Sujroo, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) – 251003. Mfg. Lic. No. A-50/77/94 · GMP-certified company.

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