Treating Fungal Infections With Ayurveda
Abstract
The conditions related to skin are becoming more and more common in our society. Every third person is suffering from a skin condition and ignores it to a point until that thing does not give any difficulties. It is true that skin is the mirror of the body and if anything unusual is going on with the skin that simply means that something is not going right inside your body. We need to have more and more knowledge about Ayurveda and its ways to help in the management of various conditions. In this article we will learn the same about how fungal infections are becoming more and more common and also certain Ayurvedic formulations that will definitely help in this.
Introduction
The fungal infections in humans are the result of fungal infestations by certain organisms. The organisms like candida are most responsible for these types of infections. The most common sites where the infection generally takes place includes feet, groin and folds of the skin. The rashes in case of fungal infections generally appear as a scaly rash or can be associated with discoloration of skin. These rashes are often itchy and annoying causing a great level of discomfort. The fungal infections also share a tendency to spread through direct contact or through clothing or other items.
Highlights For Fungal Infections
- Caused by organisms like candida
- Generally have raised red patches over skin as the first symptom
- Itching is very common
- Discomfort in during sweating
- Common sites are folds of skin
- Pimples like bumps are also present
- Most common group at risk are the obese people, diabetic people, population on antibiotics and children with diapers.
How do a person catch a Fungal Infection?
- As mentioned above, people with diabetes along with the population on antibiotics have low immunity and low immunity gives a chance to external pathogens so that they can hit the human body.
- In addition, obesity results in excessive sweating and due to moist folds of the body fungal parasites get a convenient environment for growth.
Symptoms related to Fungal Infections
- Peeling, cracking and scaly patches
- Blisters
- Skin which is red, soft and broken
- Itching along with burning sensation
- Sometimes swelling may be present
- Infections in buccal cavity resulting in patches on tongue and inside of your cheeks
- Vaginal infections resulting in discharge
- Redness in external vaginal area along with itching and burning
- If present in males then it affect the penial area
Ayurvedic Aspect Of Fungal Infections
In Ayurveda the fungal infections are generally correlated with dadru kushta. Characteristics of the dadru kushta are also explained as Circumscribed erythematous and scaly plaques. Dadru is the type of kshudra kushta and is a tridosha vyadhi. This means there is involvement of all three doshas in this case that is vata, pitta and kapha. But the dominant dosha are kapha and pitta dosha.
The characteristic features specifying involvement of kapha and pitta dosha in dominant form are as following:
- Utsanna mandal (elevated circular skin lesion)
- Kandu (itching)
- Raga (Erythema)
- Pidaka (eruptions)
In ayurveda there are certain herbs or combinations of herbs and mineral or just mineral preparations which are used in the treatment of this condition. These are like aloe vera, turmeric, licorice in powdered form, tea tree oil, lemon grass in the form of oil, neem, manjistha, preparations of sulphur like gandhak rasayan etc. In addition the Ayurvedic treatment works by enhancing your immunity and for that certain type of formulations are suggested and also for cleansing your blood. Some other formulations are also given to improve your digestion and reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body leading to hampered immunity. In case of diabetes generally kapha dosha shamak type of treatment is given and in obesity mostly digestion enhancing, sroto blockage opening, metabolic enhancing and blood cleansing treatment is given.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Fungal Infections is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Fungal Infections yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other skin related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Fungal Infections Disease is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Fungal Infections
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Fungal Infections is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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