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Dasanakanti Churnam Ayurvedic Tooth Powder
by Citronella on April 19, 2011 19 comments
To preserve those pearly whites
If youre like me, you would have spent a good part of your life caring for your teeth, but spent a better part of your life suffering tooth pain and waiting at the
dentists office. After years of suffering (I started at a young age of about 12) in spite of brushing twice a day regularly, I was at my wits end. I tried a myriad range
of toothpastes, in vain. My sinusitis was linked to the oral problems. To set themright, Ive had about 5 root canal treatments. Added to the already existing
problems, my wisdomteeth decided to grow sideways and I had to have a couple of themextracted.
It was at this point in time that I started turning towards natural alternatives for a range of chemicals that we normally use at home without questioning. One fine day,
I happened to read an article By Sheela Rani Chunkath (The IAS Officer who takes keen interest in traditional medicines) in the Indian Express. She had suggested
the use of Dasanakanti Churnam, an ayurvedic powder which can be used as a substitute for toothpastes.
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My initial reaction was What? Back to tooth powder when the whole world has moved on to not just tooth pastes, but gels in blue and green and red and what not?
My oral woes made me overcome my initial reaction and try it out anyway. I have not regretted that decision.
Dasanakanti Churnamis an Ayurvedic Tooth powder.
I bought the famous and authentic Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Salas boxed version. A box of 50g costs Rs.62 out of Kerala and it lasts for about 150-200 brushings.
Apparently, it is available in 10g packets as well.
It is reddish brown tooth powder with a stinging (clove-like taste).
It contains Arimedastwak, Yashti, Darvi, Khadirasara, Gairika, Maricha, Krishna, J atikosa, J atiphala, Kaunti, Lavanga, Ela, Twak, Karpura and Himambusara. I
do not know what the properties of each of these are, but there is general belief that such herbs do not have side effects.
It is messy to use if youre not used to brushing with a tooth powder. It stains the brush, wash basin, but fortunately not the teeth. (Look at the reddish brown bristles
of my tooth brush. This happens within a week of use).
Most important, the frequent tooth pains that I had disappeared within a few days of use. The tooth sensitivity which caused me to stay away fromsweets (even
healthy food like dates) was gone within 10 days.
I was also happy that Im avoiding the chemicals in toothpastes. Some of the chemicals that out tooth pastes contain (yes, even the kids tooth pastes) are very toxic.
When I started my research on the chemicals that we use in day-today life, I was shocked to find that the sodiumfluoride (that which the marketing wizards sell to us)
in toothpastes is a potential toxic drug. Some contain parabens. And the horror is that our children sometime swallow themunknowingly.
So, in spite of my initial reaction and extra work to be done at cleaning the stains on the wash basins and more frequent changing of brushes, my family of three has
moved to Dasanakanti churnam. It might be available in other Ayurvedic brands as well, though I havent checked it out personally. It is easily available in AVS
outlets which are spread across India. It is also available online.
Pros of Dasanakanti Churnam Ayurvedic Tooth Powder
Ayurvedic believed to have no side-effects
Gets rid of teeth problems
Avoids the use of Chemicals
Very reasonable price
Worth the money paid
Easily available
Cons of Dasanakanti Churnam Ayurvedic Tooth Powder
The boxed formis difficult to use (unless you have a small nice spoon like the one I have shown)
Can be messy till you get used to it
Stains the Washbasin, brush and even the wall-tiles have stains requires frequent cleaning.
Will I buy it again? Yes! Certainly.
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Also Read:
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Home Remedies for Bleeding Gums
Taking Care of Teeth: Oral Hygiene
Home Remedies for White Teeth
Ayurvedic Beauty Regimen
Parachute Advansed Ayurvedic Hot Oil
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Rentu April 19, 2011 at 3:20 pm
very informative post :yes:
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calicoaster April 19, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Nice review Citronellaerbut where to find it in Bangalore?
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Citronella April 19, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Thanks calicoaster.
Ive been to a Kottakkal dealer in J ayanagar. In the road opposite the J ain temple in 4th block. Not sure if it still exists there, though. :|
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simApril 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm

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varshini April 19, 2011 at 3:53 pm
cintronellanice nametooth powderlovely
sure will give this a try..i have gumproblems :(
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Swati April 19, 2011 at 4:16 pm
?:) Citronella or Cindrella.. ?:) . :worship: :worship: Really a nice post. :clap: :clap: . :thanks: for Sharingg..
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Rati April 19, 2011 at 4:31 pm
I will pick this up for my mom for sure. She gets a lot of problemwith her teeth. :(( Thank you or sharing Citronella. And welcome to imbb. :))
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Shivani April 19, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Rati u can also pick up Dant Kanti for ur mom, Its a product frombaba ramdevs pharmacy and it also produces wonderful results n yes its usage is not
as cumbersome since it is a toothpaste.
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Rajeshwari April 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Hi Rati, when you do pick it up pls. post a note on where fromin Delhi.
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Uzma April 19, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Citronella, nice review :yes: Few years back when I had gumproblems, someone fromthe family suggested the Dabur lal danth manjan, :toothygrin: I tried that
for a few days but didnt get any relief & yeah it did stain the wash basin :no:
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Noopur April 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm
welcome to IMBB :victory2: :victory2: :victory2:
:thanks: :thanks: :thanks: for sharing this wid us
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Rajeshwari April 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Hi Citronella, good reviewits heartening to know about products that actually work :yes:
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Citronella April 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Thanks all. Happy to enter a friendly community. :thanks: :thanks:
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ramya April 19, 2011 at 6:32 pm
thats a beautiful name Citronella and it didnt throw a spell error.
:thanks: for sharing this
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Citronella April 19, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Citronella is a herb amongst other things.
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Rashmi Nair April 19, 2011 at 9:54 pm
hey Kottakal.. my parents run to kottakal for all ailement (south Indian na ) me too hehehe. :shy: love Ayurvedic meds .. :puchhi:
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Aarthi April 20, 2011 at 2:34 pm
My mil uses Vicco tooth paste and always asks us to try it..
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