Fungal Infections - How Ayurveda Can Be Of Help?

For fungal infections or any kind of skin disease, Ayurveda recommends the usage of both internal as well as external medicines and treatment procedures for cleansing and detoxifying the body and to purify the blood through vamana, virechana and raktamokshana. Kapha dosha is the predominant dosha in most of the fungal infections. Hence, medicines and diet to balance your body s doshas are recommended.

This yeast infection is usually harmless and the yeast candida is present without symptoms in the digestive system or the vaginal area. But those who have depressed immune systems are susceptible to a chronic type of candidiasis whose symptoms are itching, burning, a rash or patches of rough skin that ooze white fluid. Raz oil is recommended for topical use to get rid of candidiasis, a particularly virulent and troublesome fungal infection. Other ways to get rid of this yeast infection are to keep the area clean and dry. And avoid itching and scratching and avoid borrowing personal napkins, towels, combs and hair brushes as they may be infected.

The fungus grows when the skin is warm and moist. The space between your toes, the skin folds in the groin and the armpits must be kept dry to prevent such fungal infections. Hormonal shifts also change the environment of the body and predispose you to these infections. Do not walk barefoot in areas that are wet like grass or floor in your bathroom and swimming pool changing rooms. Dust your feet with anti-fungal powder to keep safe from fungal infections and wear slippers.

Gulgulutiktaka kashayam is to be taken twice a day one hr before food for treating fungal infections. You can also take Kaisoraguggulu before food and Arogyavardhini tablets at bedtime for succor. Avoid spicy deep fried foods, as well as refrigerated foods, sweets, curd, fish and minimise the intake of dairy products to keep fungal infections at bay. Also, avoid fermented and sour foods.