Evaluation of the effect of Apamargadi Taila Gandusha in the management of Tundikeri (Tonsillitis) in children - A Case Report

  • Dr. Karthik. M Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG studies in Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Syed Munawar Pasha Associate Professor & HOD, Department of PG studies in Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Ahalya S. Principal, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1234
Keywords: Tundikeri, Gandusha, Tonsillitis, Apamargadi Taila

Abstract

Introduction: This is a case report of a 15-year-old male child complained of Fever, Pain and Difficulty in swallowing since 2 days. On Examination observed Congested soft palate, uvula, bilateral enlarged tonsils and confirmed the diagnosis as Tundikeri (Tonsillitis). In the present study Gandusha with Apamargadi Taila is selected for Clinical Trail. Materials and Methods: A 15-year-old male child suffering from the signs and symptoms of Tundikeri was taken for the study from Shalakya tantra opd of SJIIM, Bengaluru. He was treated with Apamargadi Taila Gandusha for a time period of 7days. Result: There was considerable improvement both subjectively and objectively. Discussion: Tundikeri is the Bhedya roga and should be treated like Kaphaja Rohini according to Asthanga Sangraha. Kaphaja Rohini Chikitsa includes Swedana, Lekhana, Pratisarana, Gandusha, Kavala, and Nasya. All drugs should have the properties such as Lekhana, Shothahara, Sandhaniya, Ropana, Rakta Sthambhana and Vedana Sthapana. The drugs used in the Apamargadi Taila also possess the properties like Bhedana, Lekhana, Ropana, Shoshana, Sthambana. Therefore, the present study was planned to evaluate the effect of Apamargadi Taila Gandusha in the management of Tundikeri (Tonsillitis).

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1234
Published: 2021-02-28
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Dr. Karthik. M, Syed Munawar Pasha, & Ahalya S. (2021). Evaluation of the effect of Apamargadi Taila Gandusha in the management of Tundikeri (Tonsillitis) in children - A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(01), 347-351. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1234
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Vol. 6 No. 01 (2021): JAN-FEB
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Case Report

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