A Single Case Study On Tundikari (Acute Tonsillitis) Treated With Shaman Aushadhi

Abstract

In Ayurveda Tundikari is described under Mukharoga, which is characterized by Jwara (fever),  Pradaha (burning sensation), Vedana (pain), Sotha (swelling), Galadhakaranapida (pain during  deglutition). Tundikari may be correlated with tonsillitis. Inflammation of the tonsil is known as  tonsillitis. Tonsillitis most commonly occurs in pediatric age groups. The incidence of this disease is  about 7% of all visits to pediatrician. In the present study a 15 years old male patient suffering from  tundikari (acute tonsillitis), since last 3 days. He was treated with Ayurvedic Shaman aushadi  (kanchanar Guggulu, Laxmivilas Rasa, Khadira Vati) which gives an effective result.