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Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Recurring Leukoplakia - #47467

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I have leukoplakia in my mouth now. I have been seeing an oncologist that specializes in oral surgery. I have had biopsy done and so far no cancer but the leukoplakia keeps coming back. I have never smoked and Im a social drinker with as few as 2 drinks a month. Is there an ayurvedic practice near New orleans Louisiana that I can see?

How long have you been experiencing leukoplakia?:

- More than 6 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for the leukoplakia?:

- No specific triggers

How would you describe your overall oral health?:

- Good, occasional problems
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It’s a viral causing disease Don’t worry take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, gandhak rasayanam 1tab bd,jaya Mangal ras 1tab bd, brihath haridhrakhad 1tab bd, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd, khadiarista 20ml bd enough u ll get results

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Hello

Like you mentioned you have done a biopsy and it is not cancerous you need to see that your digestion is appropriate as ayurveda says TONGUE is a mirror of your stomach.

Signs of proper digestion. 1.Feeling of Satiety after eating and hungry after 4-6 hours. 2. Clean odourless burps 3. Feeling energetic during the day 4. Easy passing of stools once or twice a day. You should not feel like you need to go again.

If all this is ok than it is a fungal infection.

Treatment in case of any of the above.

Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Suthahekhar Ras 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Gandhak Rasayan (avoid if you have disturbed digestion) 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Haridra Khanda (avoid if you have disturbed digestion) 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Bhunimbadi Kadha 2 tsp twice a day before food

Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs after food suck and eat

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 3 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.

Also Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom

❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.

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Start with Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water , will help improve digestion. Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water will help reduce the pitta in body. Triphala guggul 1-0-1 after food with water will help reduce inflammation. Do oil pulling, with sesame oil twice. Gargle with triphala kwath twice daily. Apply honey inside the mouth, affected area 2-3 times daily. Avoid spicy sugary foods street foods, fast foods, junk food.

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YOU CAN SEEK GUIDANCE DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS PLATFORM WHERE QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED AYURVEDIC DOCTORS ARE AVAILABLE WE CAN REVIEW YOUR REPORTS UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY AND GUIDE YOU IN A SAFE AND PERSONALIZED MANNER FOR RECURRENT CONDITIONS LIKE LEUKOPLAKIA. THIS APPROACH ALLOWS REGULAR FOLLOW UP AND TIMELY ADJUSTMENT OF CARE BASED ON YOUR RESPONSE ,YOU MAY SHARE YOUR BIOPSY REPORTS CLINICAL DETAILS HERE ,SO THAT WE CAN HELP YOU WITH A HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, WHILE ENSURING PROPER MEDICAL MONITORING ,THIS CAN BE A PRACTICAL AND COMFORTABLE OPTION FOR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT WITHOUT DELAY.

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Hlo,

🌿 Ayurvedic & Holistic Practitioners Near New Orleans While fully licensed Ayurvedic doctors are somewhat rare in the New Orleans area, there are local holistic and wellness practitioners who incorporate Ayurvedic principles, mind-body balance, and detoxification approaches you can explore

— ideally in complement with your oncologist/oral surgeon’s care:

📍 Nearby Ayurvedic / Holistic Wellness Options • Teacher Scott, LLC – Ayurvedic-style clinic in New Orleans (reviews suggest personalized wellness focus). • Satsang Awakening – Holistic medicine practitioner with good reviews; may integrate Ayurvedic principles. • Restorative Origins Natural Health – Naturopathic practitioner (can coordinate natural therapies including Ayurveda-influenced plans). • Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center New Orleans – Integrative health clinic that might help coordinate complementary strategies. • Jai Bhakti Yoga & Wellness – Offers wellness support (includes Ayurvedic education, detox, diet guidance).

📌 Tip: Call ahead to ask if they specifically treat oral conditions like leukoplakia with Ayurvedic herbs, detox practices (like panchakarma), or dietary counseling.

🧠 Ayurvedic Understanding of Leukoplakia According to Ayurvedic interpretations: Leukoplakia is often seen as an imbalance of Pitta dosha with toxins (ama) accumulating in the oral tissues. The white patches are viewed as an expression of internal imbalance rather than a purely local problem. Ayurvedic texts describe supportive therapies to detoxify, balance doshas, and nourish tissue systems, aiming to reduce chronic inflammation and support healing.

Ayurvedic Concepts Used

Pitta imbalance: Heat and inflammatory tendencies in the digestive and oral tissues contribute to abnormal patches. Ama (toxins): Poor digestion can lead to toxins circulating and manifesting as oral lesions. Dhatu rejuvenation: Strengthening tissues helps reduce recurrence risk.

🌱 Common Ayurvedic Practices for Oral Leukoplakia These are Ayurvedic supportive strategies — always discuss with your healthcare providers before starting:

🧴 External / Oral Practices Gandusha (oil pulling): Swish warm sesame or coconut oil 1–2 minutes daily to reduce inflammation and bacteria. Kavala (medicated rinsing): Use herbal decoctions (e.g., turmeric water, neem, triphala) as a cooling mouthwash.

🌿 Herbs & Internal Support Some herbs and formulations used in Ayurvedic case reports for leukoplakia include: Turmeric/Curcumin: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. Triphala: Detoxifies and supports gentle cleansing. Guduchi, Neem: Anti-inflammatory and immune modulating. Licorice (Yashtimadhu): Soothing to mucous membranes.

Case evidence: In a documented Ayurvedic treatment case, herbs like Yastimadhu Ghanavati with local pastes and oral rasayana remedies over months led to disappearance of lesions without recurrence at follow-up.

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle (Ayurvedic Perspective) Focus on cooling, non-irritating foods that reduce Pitta and inflammation: Fresh fruits & vegetables (e.g., cucumbers, leafy greens) Whole grains, gentle warming soups Avoid spicy, acidic foods, and minimize alcohol — even social drinking can aggravate inflammation in sensitive cases.

🕉️ A Ayurvedic-Style Prescription

Daily Routine Morning: Oil pulling (sesame or coconut, 1–2 min) Herbal Mouth Rinse: Triphala or neem decoction after meals Diet: Emphasize cooling foods, avoid spicy/acidic meals and reduce alcohol Hydration: Clean water, herbal teas (tulsi, coriander) Herbal Support (as tolerated) Turmeric with warm milk or water Triphala at night (small dose after dinner) Licorice / Guduchi herbal preparations (individualized) Lifestyle Gentle yoga or meditation to balance stress (stress can aggravate dosha imbalance). Regular sleep schedule.

🔎 This plan is supportive, not a substitute for standard medical monitoring — especially when leukoplakia is persistent or can be premalignant. Discuss integrative therapy openly with your oncologist/oral surgeon.

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Hello I get how frustrating it can be when you’re doing everything right, getting biopsies, no cancer found, but that leukoplakia just keeps coming back. Seriously, it’s a pain. But let me tell you, you’re already doing the smartest thing by sticking with your oncologist and oral surgeon check-ups. Keep that up, no matter what.

YOUR CONCERN

Based on what you’ve told me:

–You’ve had this oral leukoplakia for over six months. –Biopsies done, no cancer so far. –The spot just keeps showing up again. –You don’t smoke. –You barely drink. –Your overall mouth health is good. –You’re already seeing specialists.

Your main worries are:

* Why does it keep coming back when you don’t have obvious risk factors? * Can Ayurveda actually help stop it from returning?

What’s Going On? (Ayurveda’s Take)

In Ayurveda, when leukoplakia keeps coming back, it’s not just a local problem. It’s usually a sign of something off balance inside your body, especially:

* Pitta Dosha Acting Up: The lining of your mouth is a Pitta-heavy area. Things like ongoing irritation, inflammation, internal heat, or metabolism issues can mess with it. Even without smoking, internal Pitta can cause changes in your mouth lining.

* Issues with Rakta & Mamsa Dhatu: Leukoplakia means your surface tissues are changing abnormally. Ayurveda connects this to those tissues not getting the right nutrients.

* Aama (Toxins) + Weak Agni (Digestion): Even minor digestive or metabolic toxins can weaken your local immune system. That’s why lesions heal but then pop back up.

* Sthanik Kha-vaigunya (Local Weakness): Once an area becomes weak, it’s easier for things to come back unless you fix the real problem.

This is why: * Your biopsy is normal. * There’s no cancer. * But the lesion still returns.

SUPER IMPORTANT INFO

Ayurveda DOES NOT take the place of: * Biopsies * Oral surgeon follow-ups * Oncologist monitoring

Ayurveda is here to support you, prevent issues, and get to the root of the problem. It’s meant to:

* Cut down on how often it comes back. * Make your tissues stronger. * Balance out those internal causes.

HOME REMEDIES

Local Mouth Care (THIS IS HUGE!)

*  Oil Pulling (Gandusha):
    *   Use coconut oil.
    *   Swish it around for 5–7 minutes in the morning.
    *   Spit it out, then rinse with warm water.
*  Herbal Mouth Rinse:
    *   Licorice tea or Triphala water.
    *   Once a day.

These steps help make your mouth lining tougher and reduce irritation.

DIET PLAN

✅ EAT MORE OF THESE:

* Cooling, non-irritating foods. * Well-cooked veggies. * Rice, oats. * Pomegranate, coconut. * Plenty of water.

❌ REALLY CUT DOWN ON THESE:

* Super spicy food. * Too many sour foods. * Hot drinks. * Alcohol (even social drinking, especially when you have active spots). * Very hard, sharp, or irritating foods.

LIFESTYLE TIPS

* Avoid biting, rubbing, or hurting the inside of your mouth. * Deal with stress (Pitta gets worse with stress). * Keep your mouth super clean. * Don’t use mouthwashes with alcohol too often.

When Ayurveda Is Most Helpful

Ayurvedic care works best when:

* The spots keep coming back but are not cancerous. * Regular doctors have said it’s not cancer. * Your goal is to stop it from coming back and make your tissues stronger.

You’ve done the right thing by making sure it’s not cancer. Just because it keeps coming back doesn’t mean cancer is guaranteed, but it does mean your body needs a bit more balance.

Ayurveda can definitely be a friend in prevention and support, but it’s not a stand-in for your oncologist.

ABOUT NEARBY AYURVEDIC CLINICS

Teacher Scott, LLC : This New Orleans clinic uses old-school Ayurvedic ways to help you get healthy. It’s a good spot to figure out what’s going on with your body and get herbal plans made just for you.

Ayur Ayushya: This is a herb store where you can buy real Ayurvedic herbs and get some basic advice. But, if you need a full treatment plan, you’ll probably want to talk to a practitioner first.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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1.Haridra khand 1 tsp with warm milk once daily 2.Guduchighan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Neem vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20ml water twice daily after meals 5.Triphala churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water

🥗 Lifestyle & Oral Care Recommendations - Oil pulling (Gandusha) with irimedadi daily. - Avoid irritants: very spicy, sour, or hot foods. - Favor cooling foods: cucumber, aloe vera juice, leafy greens.

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Advice 1. No Alcohol: You must stop even the social drinking completely. It acts as a solvent for toxins. Diet: Avoid very hot (temperature) and spicy (chili) foods that irritate the lesion. 2. Turmeric & Honey Paste: Apply a thick paste of organic Turmeric and Honey on the white patches. Leave for 15 mins, then spit. Do this twice daily. Triphala Gargle: Gargle with warm Triphala tea daily to cleanse the tissue. 3. Medicine Khadiradi Vati: Suck on this tablet (like a lozenge) 2–3 times a day. Do not chew. It is the specific remedy for oral diseases.

Ayurvedic Practitioners in New Orleans 1. Teacher Scott, LLC (Dr. Scott Roos) Best for: Traditional Ayurvedic consultation and Marma therapy. Location: 1441 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans. 2. Dara Wellness (Dr. Holly MacKenna) Best for: Integrative Medicine (She is an MD Psychiatrist) + Holistic approach. Location: 1900 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans. 3. Balance Yoga & Wellness (Jessica Blanchard) Best for: Diet-specific Ayurveda (She is a Registered Dietitian). Location: New Orleans (Online/In-person).

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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I understand, your concern and the frustration of having leukoplakia that keeps returning even after biopsy and specialist, take care. It is important to know that this is not uncommon and often reflect an imbalance in the body that prevents proper tissue healing rather than a lifestyle fault since you do not smoke and drink very little, the oral tissues need gentle support internally along with the care of diet, digestion and immunity to reduce recurrence

From an Ayurvedic view, you can support your oral health with internal medicine like

Khadiradi vati one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Giloy tab Neem tab

One tablet twice daily after food with warm water

Manjistha churna half teaspoon with warm water twice daily

Alovera juice NML once daily

These are safe and help improve tissue healing, and maintain balance along with proper oral hygiene

Avoid spicy fried processed food and excessive cold drink, maintain regular meals and stress management through meditation

Regular follow up with your oncologist is important, and this measures work as supportive care to reduce recurrence and improve Healing

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HELLO,

Leukoplakia is commonly viewed as a kapha-pitta imbalance with RAKTA (blood) and MAMSA (mucosal tissue) involvement, often linked to chronic irritation, low local immunity, and impaired oral tissue healing.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

1) LOCAL ORAL CARE (most important)

-OIL PULLING sesame or coconut oil , 5-10 min daily-> spit, rinse with warm water

HERBAL MOUTH RINSE -decoction or Triphala or Neem once daily

LOCAL APPLICATION (pratisarana) -licorice powder mixed with honey or ghee, applied gently to lesion once daily

DIET -warm, soft, freshly cooked foods -green vegetables, bottle gourd, pumpkin -ghee in moderation

AVOID -very spicy, sour, fried food -alcohol , tobacco exposure (even passive) -hot beverages and sharp foods that irritate mucosa

LIFESTYLE AND HABITS -maintain excellent oral hygiene -avoid cheek bitting, sharp dental edges, ill fating dental work -manage stress (yoga, pranayam like sheetali/sheetkari)

PANCHAKARMA (if recurrent and persistent) VIRECHANA (gentle detox) may be advised only under supervision to balance Pitta and rakta

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) KHADIRARISHTA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily after mels =scraping abnormal tissue, anti dysplastic, kapha pitta pacifying

2) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =deep tissue detox + abnormal growth regulation

3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =systemic detox, mucosal metabolic reset

4) KAISHOR GUGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after was =chronic inflammatory lesion control, immune modulation

5) MAHATIKTAKA GHRITA= 1 tsp at night =pitta pacification, + epithelial healing

6) KHADIRADI VATI= slow chewing 2-3 times daily =direct action on oral mucosa, reduces plaque recurrence

7) YASHTIMADHU GHRITA= local application at night =regenerates oral epithelium, prevents malignant irritation

Ayurveda aims to reduce recurrence, improve tissue health, and support immunity- not to replace biopsies or oncologist follow up. continue regular monitoring as you’re already doing

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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