Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF TUNDIKERI W.R TO ACUTE TONSILLITIS WITH BHESHAJA CHIKITSA: A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Aswathy Narayanan M.S. (Ayu) and Dr. Gudipudi V.S.S.N. Sarvabhouma M.D. (Ayu)

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, descriptions of Tundikeri concerning tonsillitis are seen under Mukha Roga in common but one can find differences of opinion regarding the Vyadhi Vyaktha Sthana. Acharya Vagbhata has placed this disease under Kantha Gata Rogas whereas Aacharya Susruta has listed this under Talu Gata Roga. Precisely this disease manifests due to Agnimandya, Kapha and Rakta Dosha Prakopa and the underlying cause are Apathya Ahara and Vihara. Described treatment modalities of the disease Tundikeri include Antah Parimarjana Chikitsa, Bahi Parimarjana Chikitsa and Sastra Pranidhana. This case report is aimed to highlight the effective role of Antah Parimarjana Chikitsa and Bahi Parimarjana Chikitsa modalities along with Pathya Anusandhana in the management of Tundikeri without adopting any of the Sastra and Anusastra Karmas.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Tundikeri, Bheshaja Chikitsa, tonsillitis.