Abstract

ROLE OF GANDHAKA DRUTI PRATISARANA IN CHRONIC TONSILLITIS: A CLINICAL STUDY

Dr. Kalpana S. Wakode and *Dr. Shital Hanumant Chavan

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Abstract

Tonsillitis is one of the major common problems amongst the children and Youngers. Ayurveda described Tundikeri which resembles Chronic tonsillitis. Ayurveda mentioned various therapeutic approaches for disease management such as Gandhaka Druti application over inflamed Tonsils. This article attempts an effort to explore principles and practices of Gandhaka Druti and article also aimed to highlights such traditional techniques correspondence to the modern research methodology. Patients were given Gandhaka Druti Pratisarana. The efficacy of the therapy was assessed with the help of parameters such as; inflammations, throat pain, fever, swallowing difficulty and cough. Pre and post treatment along with photograph was done to observe the local effect of therapy against infecting organism. The article finally concluded that the Gandhaka Druti application over inflamed tonsils may offer significant relief in Chronic Tonsillitis.

Keywords: Ayurveda. Tonsillitis, Tundikeri, Gandhaka Druti.