Best Herbal Remedies for Fungal Diseases
What is Fungal diseases
Like skin infections, fungal infections are also common nowadays. These infections are worldwide and are caused by fungi. Fungi can live in air, water, soil, plants and some fungi can live in the human body also. Some fungi are useful and some fungi cause harm to our body. When the harmful fungi enter the human body, it becomes very difficult to kill them and if we do so, these fungi re-infect the person as they can survive in the environment. Fungal infections mainly occur when our immune system becomes weak to fight with that fungi and that fungi start invading in the large area of our body.
Examples of Fungal diseases
Here are some examples of Fungal diseases that usually seen in humans
1. Candidiasis
Causative agent – It is caused due to Yeast like fungus named Candida albicans. There are almost 20 known species of Candida but Candida albicans is very common.
Site of infection – Mouth, skin and mucous membrane are the most common sites.
Types – It can be of 3 types
- Oral thrush
- Urinary tract infection
- Skin infection
Signs and symptoms – It can present with
- Red and white patches in the mouth, skin, vagina or penis
- Sore throat
- Dysphagia
- Itching over the affected area with a burning sensation
- Cottage cheese like vaginal discharge
2.Aspergillosis
Causative agent – It is caused due to fungus named Aspergillus niger.
Site of infection – Skin, lungs and mucous membrane are the most common sites.
Signs and symptoms – It can present with
- Cough with blood
- Fever with chills
- Chest pain
- Skin sores
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
3. Cryptococcus neoformans –
Causative agent – It is caused due to fungus named Cryptococcus neoformans.
Site of infection – Lungs and Central Nervous System (brain) are the most common sites.
Signs and symptoms – It can present with
1. In Lungs – In Lungs, it can present with
- Pneumonia
- Cough
- Fever
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
2. In Brain – In Brain, it can present with
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Headache and neck pain
- Sensitivity to light
Causes of Fungal diseases according to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, the are three energies that forms our body – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, when the imbalance occurs between any of them, the disease occurs. Fungal diseases occur due to vitiation of kapha and Vata doshas. Vata represents wind or air and kapha is cold, heavy, dense and sticky in nature. Fungal infections are mainly seen due to an accumulation of toxins in the deeper tissues of the skin, mamsa (muscles), lasika (lymph), rakta(blood) and rasa ( plasma).
Herbal remedies for Fungal Diseases by Planet Ayurveda –
Planet Ayurveda offers the best herbal treatment for Fungal diseases. All these products are pure, natural and vegetarian. These are not having any side effect so can be used for a prolonged period of time. All products are manufactured under the direct supervision of MD Ayurvedic Doctors by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda. These are safe to use and are chemical and preservative-free.
Planet Ayurveda offers the following herbal products for the treatment of Fungal diseases
1.Gandhak Rasayan
This is the best herbal remedy to treat fungal diseases.
Composition – This herbal remedy is composed of Gandhak which is prepared from purified Sulphur.
Benefits – Gandhak rasayan provides immunity to our body and helps to manage symptoms associated with urinary tract infections like pain, itching, redness, and any vaginal discharge, caused by Fungus Cryptococcus neoformans and Yeast like fungus Candida albicans, etc.
Dosage – 2 tablets two times a day after meals with plain water.
2.Chanderprabha vati
This is a very effective herbal remedy to treat fungal diseases and infections.
Composition – This herbal remedy is composed of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Chavya (Piper chaba), Shilajit (Asphaltum), etc.
Benefits – Chanderpranha vati has wound healing and anti-microbial properties, so very beneficial in managing fungal infections like Candidiasis, Aspergillosis, etc.
Dosage – 2 tablets two times a day after meals with plain water
3.Radiant skin hair nails formula
This is also the best herbal remedy for managing fungal diseases.
Composition – This herbal remedy is composed of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pit papda (Fumaria officinalis), etc.
Classical reference regarding Manjishtha
(Reference – The Bhava prakasha nighantu, verse 188-191)
Meaning – In this verse, various synonyms and properties of Manjishtha have been explained. Synonyms are – Manjith, viksa, jingi, samanga, kalmeshika, mandukarpani, bhandiri, bhandi, yojnavalli, rasayni and aruna. It is sweet, bitter and astringent in taste with hot potency. It is heavy to digest . It is very beneficial in diseases like – Eye and ear disorders, skin diseases, blood disorders, cough, diabetes, inflammatory disorders and gynecological diseases. It helps to remove toxins from the body and balances three doshas in the body.
Benefits – This herbal remedy is very beneficial in managing fungal infections like Candidiasis, Aspergillosis, etc. It removes toxins (ama) from the body and helps to keep the skin radiant.
Dosage – 1 capsule two times a day after meals with plain water
4.Neem capsules
Neem capsules are very effective herbal remedy by Planet Ayurveda to treat fungal diseases.
Composition –These capsules are prepared by using a pure standardized extract of herb Neem (Azadirachta indica).
Benefits – This herbal remedy is very beneficial in removing toxins from the body and helps to increase our immunity. Neem has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, so very helpful in managing fungal infections.
Dosage – 1 capsule two times a day after meals with plain water.
5.Nirgundi oil
This is the best herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda to manage fungal diseases.
Composition –These capsules are prepared by using herbs like – Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Haridra (Curcuma longa), etc.
Benefits – This herbal remedy is very beneficial in managing wounds, abscess and fungal infections like Candidiasis, Aspergillosis, etc. Nirgundi oil possesses antibiotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antispasmodic properties.
Dosage – Apply over the affected area once or twice daily or as directed by the doctor.
