In Ayurvedic terms, Mukha Pak corresponds to which condition?

• A. Stomatitis
• B. Glossitis
• C. Aphthous ulcers
• D. Gingivitis

Answer: (A)

Mukha Pak is an Ayurvedic term that denotes a disease of the mouth region—the mouth’s mucosal lining. “Mukha” means the mouth, and “Pak” indicates a pathological condition that develops in that area. When this concept is applied clinically, it describes inflammatory lesions of the oral mucosa, with redness, swelling, pain, and often ulcers across the mouth lining. In modern terms, this corresponds to stomatitis. It’s broader than glossitis (tongue inflammation) or gingivitis (gum inflammation), and while aphthous ulcers are a common stomatitis manifestation, the Ayurvedic label Mukha Pak specifically maps to the overall mouth mucosa inflammation known as stomatitis.