INTRODUCTION
Mouth ulcers are generally caused by infectious Fungi and it is often associated with pain. Swallowing an antifungal tablet is time taking process to produce its therapeutic actions and local application’s duration of action is very less. Many patients may not like these dosage forms. So, an attempt has been made to formulate a medicated herbal chewing gum at home with an Antifungal and Local anaesthetic properties. This chewing gum contains Pomegranate fruit rind extract, which has an antifungal, (against Candidiasis associated with denture stomatitis), astringent, antibacterial actions and Clove oil which has local anesthetic actions. The Pomegranate fruit rind contains 26% of Tannins. Pomegranate fruit rind contains Punicalagins the active constituent in a range from 5 to 60 mg/lt, is effective to kill the microbes that contribute to dental plaque, while helping to heal gum diseases and they also have free radical scavenging properties. Mint leaf juice was added for flavoring and powdered sugar for sweetening purpose in this formulation. When wheat flour and corn flour were chewed it gives chewing gum like consistency. Children and youth will enjoy this formulation.

REQUIREMENTS: For one chewing gum require
Pomegranate fruit rind (Fresh)-1gm
Cloves -1gm
Mint leaves (Fresh) -2 pieces
Wheat flour -2gm
Corn flour -1gm
Finely powdered sugar -1gm
Water -15ml

PROCEDURE
1. Take sugar, half of the quantities of corn powder, water were taken in a bowl and heated to 600C to get a paste. Fresh Pomegranate’s fruit rind, Cloves and mint leaves were grinded with remaining water, kept overnight and the juice was added to above paste.

2. The above prepared paste was added to wheat flour and remaining quantity of corn flour.

3. The above mixture was mixed well to get required consistency.

4. Cut the chewing gums into uniform sizes with a knife/scissor/blade.

5. Now the finished chewing gums are ready to use.

6. Add corn powder to the prepared chewing gums to prevent sticking each other.

7. Store the above prepared chewing gums in an air tight container till use.

Diagrammatic representation of chewing gum preparation

CONCLUSION
The formulated chewing gums can be used as a home remedy for mouth ulcers which are often associated with pain.