Category: Fungal Diseases

April 28, 2022

TREATMENT OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Fungal infection is limited to the dead layers of skin but is usually encouraged by damp and warm weather. The infection can be transmitted from one person to another, through soil, damp shower floors or through pet animals. It may spread from one part to another by scratching or touching. Nearly 200 million people have serious fungal diseases which cause a major impact on their health or life. In this article, we are going to read about fungal infections and its ayurvedic correlation as Kushtha with treatment.

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Introduction

Fungal disease refers to a group of discomforts caused by fungal infections. Mycosis is a medical term for a fungal invasion in human beings. These infections may lead to the skin only or spread to tissue, bones, organs or affect the whole body. The most favourable condition for fungus to grow is Moisture. As per Ayurveda, the term Kushtha includes almost all the skin diseases and this is caused by the vitiation of the seven factors {3 doshas – Vata, Pitta, Kapha & 4 dushyas – Rakta (blood), Rasa (nutrient plasma), Mansa (muscles) and Lasika (lymphatic tissue).

Causes

Common Pathogenic fungi includes Aspergillus, Blastomyces, Candida, Cryptococcus. They affect different parts of the body such as eyes, ears, GI Tract, vagina, mouth, throat, nails, lungs and skin. In our classical texts , Kushtha roga is caused by:

  • Virudhashan – intake of wrong food combinations like sour curd and milk together, seafood and milk together.
  • Vishmashan – heavy food intake or eating speedingly.
  • Adhyakshan – excessive food intake.
  • Kledak Ahar – intake of oily foods, junk foods leads to increased kapha dosha.
  • Newly Harvested Food.
  • Suppression of the urge for vomiting or other natural urges.
  • Drinking cold water immediately after sun exposure or exercise.
  • Doing physical exercise after taking excessive food
  • Excessive intake of masha, tila, moolak, pishtanna.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary from person to person. Itching, redness, irritation, blisters, flaky or cracking rashes and nail discoloration are the most common symptoms. Asthma, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, joint pain etc. Kushtha roga, is classified as 18 subcategories; these are 11 Mahakushtha (major skin diseases) and 7 Kshudra Kushta (minor skin diseases). Another classification is Dadru (ringworm) and Alasa (athlete’s foot).

Diagnosis

  • Fungal infections can be diagnosed by Inspection of the affected site.
  • Microscopic examination.
  • Fungal culture.
  • Biopsy can be needed.

As per Ayurveda, Kushtha can be diagnosed by Trividh pareeksha (Darshan, sparshana, prashana), Ashtavidh pareeksha (nadi, mala, mootra, jihwa, sparsh, drik, aakriti).

Treatment

  • Antifungal tablets, creams, medicated ointments can be given.
  • Basic hygiene should be maintained.
  • Avoid sharing towels, clothes, sandals.

In Ayurvedic texts, Some classical procedures are said to include in our treatment process to get more efficacious results.

 Panchakarma procedures in Kushtha

  • Vamana is one of the major panchakarma procedures, in which various herbs are administered orally to induce vomiting. This procedure is done by drugs that are categorised under vamak and vamanopag dravyas eg. madanaphala.
  • Virechana is used in pitta dominant condition in kushtha. In this procedure herbs are administered to induce purgation by Trivrit, Danti herbs.
  • Asthapna basti (decoction enema) can also be given by Darvi, brihati.
  • Anuvasna Basti (fat enema) by madhuk, nimba, kutaja.
  • Prachann Raktamokshana
  • Nasya
  • Vairechnic dhoompana

Lepas are topical applications prepared from single herbs or polyherbal formulations.

  • Chitrakadi Lepa
  • Mamsyadi Lepa
  • Trapuadi Lepa
  • Kadaladi Lepa
  • Kushthadi Lepa
  • Sidharthaka Snana

Some single herbs for fungal infections

  • Rasona (Allium sativum) Garlic – acts as a detoxifier and has antiseptic properties that are helpful in various skin diseases.
  • Adraka (Zingiber officinale) Ginger – acts as an appetiser, increases digestive fire and promotes digestion,  balances vitiated Vata and lowers vitiated Kapha.
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa) Turmeric – It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties and acts as anti fungal.
  • Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) Indian ginseng – It is one of the main immune booster drugs that can be used in the management of candidiasis, one of the most common infections affecting  individuals with weak immunity. Also acts as an anti inflammatory and analgesic properties.
  • Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) Holy Basil – Acts on the nervous, digestive and respiratory systems and has antibacterial, anti microbial, antiseptic and anti spasmodic and pain relieving properties. Tulsi also helps in increasing the digestion process by destroying Ama.
  • Vasa (Adhatoda Vasica) Malabar nut- acts on respiratory, excretory, nervous and circulatory systems.This herb primarily acts on the respiratory system and is also very effective in treating fungal diseases. This drug efficiently works on the respiratory system.

Some Classical Ayurvedic formulations mentioned in classical texts

Ayurvedic Medicines For Fungal Infection

  • Mustadi Churan
  • Triphaladi Churan
  • Mustadi Churan
  • Patolamooladi Kshaya
  • Kritmalak Kwatha
  • Madhvasava
  • Triphalasava
  • Kanakbindvarishta

Ayurvedic Oil for Fungal Infection

  • Kushthadya Tel
  • Shwetakrveeryadya Tel
  • Shwetakrveerpallavadya Tel
  • Tiktikshwadi Tel
  • Kanakkshiri Tel

Ayurvedic Ghrita for Fungal Infection

  • Tiktashatpala Ghrita
  • Mahatiktaka Ghrita
  • Mahakhadeer Ghrita

Planet Ayurveda also gave some herbal remedies to give relief to the patient from ongoing disease.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a herbal manufacturing company that provides great treatment with miraculous results for every health concerned patient. Here , formulations are made under proper guidance by MD Ayurveda Doctors and these medications are 100% natural. There are no adhesives,  dyes,  fillers,  or adulterants used. There are no side effects of our formulations that are most effective herbal and natural. In fungal infections Planet Ayurveda gives many formulations to manage the diseases very well. These are

  1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
  2. GANDHAK RASAYAN
  3. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH
  4. VRAN RAKSHAS TEL

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PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

This is a single herbal capsule prepared by planet Ayurveda Consisting of Haridra Extract (Curcuma longa). Haridra improves blood circulation and blood tissue formation. This also helps to give efficient results in kushtha rogas by cleaning the blood streams.

Dosage– 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water, after meals.

2. GANDHAK RASAYAN

This is a single herbal capsule mentioned in Ayurveda texts Consisting of Shuddha Gandhak (Sulphur).This is widely used for treating the fungal infections caused by Candida albicans. It can also help in treating various other skin related issues like itching, inflammations etc.

Dosage– 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

3. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

It is a detoxifying medicine that cleanses the blood. Consists of Manjistha Rubia cordifolia, Nagarmotha Cyperus rotundus, Kuda Holarrhena antidysenterica etc. The herbal formulation is prepared from natural extracts of many herbs that have a great impact not only on skin but also on hair. This formulation is widely used to treat infections of skin, mahakushtha rogas, kshudra kushta.

Dosage– 10-20 ml twice a day after meals with mixing in lukewarm water.

4. VRAN RAKSHAS TEL

It is a herbomineral Ayurvedic classical preparation which helps in improving the infectious internal wounds . It is also an effective formulation for skin conditions. Consists of Parad (purified mercury), Gandhak (purified sulphur), Manshila (purified realgar), Sindhur (processed mercury and sulphur). This articulation helps to treat the twakgat roga mainly caused by fungal infections, alas, dadru etc.

How to use– Must be applied externally over the wound area after washing and drying it well. It can be applied 3-4 times in a day.

Conclusion

Fungal Infection can affect anyone, and they can appear on several parts of the body. Different types of fungi can cause fungal infections. Fungal infections commonly develop in moist areas of the body and show symptoms like itching, flaking or cracking of skin, rashes etc. we have already studied its correlation with Kushtha. Kushtha is widely classified in subcategories, these management begins by purification processes like Vaman, Virechana, Raktamokshana and Ahar – vihar regimens. Medications include topical as well as internal administrations. Ayurveda medications always give effective results in treating the fungal infections and if anyone is suffering from these conditions he must take guidance from a good Ayurvedic physician who can help to manage the condition effectively. For more details of our products check out our website www.planetayurveda.com and for queries you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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March 21, 2022

Natural Cure For Fungal Infections

Abstract

Fungal infections are the infections of skin disease caused by fungus. Fungal infections are also called mycosis. Fungus mainly live in dirt, plants or on the surfaces of objects. Fungal infections lead to skin problems and skin bumps etc. in this article we are going to discuss about the fungal infections in detail and also the ayurvedic aspect of disease as well as herbal treatment of the disease.

fungal infections

Introduction

Fungal infections are very common these days and also may cause a variety of skin diseases. Fungal infections may be contagious as they can spread from person to person in some cases. Some fungi are edible (mushrooms) and some fungi are life threatening like Aspergillus. There are different types of fungal infections like athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, onychomycosis, vaginal yeast infections and baby with thrush. All these kinds of problems are very common these days and also cause discomfort to the patients. Fungus infections can spread via direct contact or inhalation. Fungal infections mainly affect skin, nails and even lungs.

Incidence

  • Poor blood circulation
  • Humidity
  • Post menopause
  • Weakened immune response
  • Infection in nails or skin
  • Injury of skin
  • Long term use of corticosteroids.  

Types of Fungal Infections

  • Athlete’s foot (affects skin of toes, hands and nails)
  • Jock itch (affects the skin of groins, inner thighs and buttocks)
  • Ringworm (affects the skin and scalp)
  • Yeast infections (affects skin, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and genitals)

Ayurvedic Aspect of Disease

Fungal infections can be correlated by twakgat roga as there is discoloration of skin, redness over skin, and rashes over skin, itching over skin, and sometimes formation of blisters over the skin. According to Ayurveda in fungal infections there is predominance of pitta and in small quantities sometimes vata and kapha also. The predominance of pitta can be pacified by Ayurvedic medications as these are pure herbal and side effects free. Twakgat roga are mainly caused by inappropriate food, sedentary lifestyle etc. It’s better to pacify the tri dosha of the body as it helps in reducing the symptoms and attaining healthy life.

Causes of Fungal Infections

  • Direct infection- inhalation (spore inhalation)
  • Using personal care objects of others(towels and soap)
  •  Use Swimming pools
  • Unhygienic conditions
  • Wearing wet undergarments
  • Soil contamination
  • Weakened immunity
  • Traveling

Symptoms of Fungal Infections

  • Itching over the affected area
  • Crumbling of nails
  • Redness over the area(inflammation)
  • Discharge may be present
  • Swelling over the area
  • Pain over the affected area
  • Bald patches on scalp
  • Discoloration of affected area
  • Rash may be present
  • Burning sensation in between the toes.

Diagnosis of Fungal Infections

  • Medical history(any travel history )
  • Physical examination (discoloration of affected part)
  • Blood test (to diagnose any infections)
  • Scraping of skin cells
  • Swab culture of secretions
  • Sputum culture
  • Urine routine and culture
  • X-ray in respiratory fungal infections

Prevention of Fungal Infections

  • Hygiene of skin (dry and clean)
  • Always wash hands after touching objects
  • Avoid using towels, soap and clothes of others
  • Always wipe your gym equipment before and after using it.

Treatment of Fungal Infections

  • Antifungal medications
  • Antifungal creams, sprays and ointment.
  • Vaginal wash
  • Probiotics

As we know there are some side effects of the allopathic treatment and also these side effects show adverse effects to the person. These side effects hamper the body’s other systems too and also affect the health of the body. These side effects further cause health issues that hamper the body’s functioning. Ayurvedic medicines help in curing the disease from its root cause and also to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ayurvedic medicines are pure herbal medicine and are side effects free. They don’t cause any side effects as they are pure herbal and beneficial. So, ayurvedic medicines help in curing the disease from the root cause and helps in pacifying the tri dosha of our body as mentioned by achrayas Charka and Shusruta.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Fungal Infections by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized firm that provides best herb remedies to the patients. It extracts pure raw materials from the herb and makes 100% genuine products with no side effects and best overall result since 20 years. And planet Ayurveda provides the best Ayurvedic medicines to treat the imbalanced dosha. Its products are pure vegetarian and naturally extracted from the herb and medicinal plant. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making their product best. Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified herbal supplements manufacturing company. Planet Ayurveda has herbal supplements which have very high and positive results.

The following herbal remedies from planet Ayurveda are-:

  1. Curcumin Capsules
  2. Gandhak Rasayan
  3. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath
  4. Vran Rakshas Tel

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Product description

1. Curcumin Capsule

It’s a single herb Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation, swelling and muscle pain. Major ingredient is haridra (curcuma longa). It acts as an antioxidant and also blood purifier and protects from free radical damage. It also helps in the proliferation of certain cancers and tumors. It also helps in curing skin related problems.

Dosage -: one capsule twice a day with Lukewarm water after a meal.

2. Gandhak Rasayan

Major ingredient is Shudh gandhak (purified sulphur) which is a 500 mg tablet. Gandhak rasayan has a property of rejuvenation and gives luster to the skin. It helps to improve the immune system and is best for all skin diseases. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Its best property is in acne reducing and reducing little bumps over the skin and helps to enhance the immune system.

Dosage -: 2 tablets twice a day with Lukewarm water.

3. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath

Major ingredients are Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus) Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Sonth (Zingiber officinale) etc. this kwath helps in purifying the blood and helps in glowing skin. It controls itching and also hot flashes over the skin. It helps in pacifying pitta dosha from the body.

Dosage -: 2 Teaspoon with equal quantity of water after meal.

4. Vran Rakshas Tel

Major ingredients are Parad (Purified mercury), Gandhak (purified sulfur), Manashila (purified realgar), Sindhura (processed mercury and sulfur), Hartal (Arsenic trisulphide), Rasona (garlic- Allium sativum) etc. It helps in decreasing the infection within internal wounds and also helps in reducing infection causing agents.

Dosage -: Apply externally over the wounds 3-4 times in a day.

Conclusion

It is better to take Ayurvedic medicines because it has no side effects with best results over the years. Ayurveda treats patients from ancient times and effectively cures the patients. So the above-mentioned medicines of herbal Ayurveda are best to treat this because all the medicines are free from any preservatives and other chemicals that affect your health. All the herbs are purely vegetarian and made up from 100% naturally occurring organic herbs. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the diseases permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of doshas the body, the quality of life of the patient can be improved. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com

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