The Ayurvedic name for fungal infection is Dadru. There are various remedies in Ayurveda to cure skin fungal infections. Fungal infections are very common skin disorders with itching and burning skin. It is caused by vitiation in all the three doshas of the body — vata, pitta and kapha. The fungus can infect only a area of the skin or can be found in several areas of the body. The fungal infection can be easily treated by some diet management and other Ayurvedic home remedies which are discussed in the article here.
Ayurvedic View of Fungal infection
- Vitiation in all the three doshas of the body — vata, pitta and kapha.
- Particularly, the aggravation of pitta and kapha doshas causes this skin disease which is categorised as Kshudra kushta.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Fungal Infection
Following are some of the Ayurvedic home remedies for fungal infections:
- Garlic – For skin disorder of fungal origin, rub garlic juice on the infection site.
- Turmeric — Pound a fresh piece of turmeric along with a few basil leaves. Use this paste as a local application twice a day.
- Neem — pound a few neem leaves and raw turmeric to make a paste. Apply this paste at infection site twice or thrice.
- Chakkermard — Pound the seeds of chakkermard to make a paste and mix it into the juice of radish. Apply this paste on the affected areas.
- Basil — Apply the paste of fresh Basil leaves on the skin rashes caused by fungal infection.
- Mint — Local application of mint juice is also advised.
- Camphor — Mix camphor in coconut oil and apply on skin patch at least 3 times a day.
Ayurvedic Preparations to cure Fungal Infection
- Kaishore Guggulu
- Gandhak Rasayana
- Khadirarisht
- Triphala Powder
Characteristic Symptoms of Fungal Infection
- Circular lesions, which are scaly and clear in the centre and may occur on any exposed area of the body.
- Perhaps itchy lesions in the axillae and under breast in females.
- Baldness, scaling and itching in the scalp, the hair becomes dry, frizzy and brittle.
- Ringworm sometimes infects the inner and upper parts of the thighs and the groins.
- There may be dryness, rigidity and discoloration of the nails and formation of black streaks on the nail surfaces.
