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HEALTH ARTICLE:- TONSILLITIS(TUNDIKERI)
Tonsilitis
is an inflammation of the tonsils. The
tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both
sides of the back of the throat above
and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch
incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat,
mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and
antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body. Tonsillitis
is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In
tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either
partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or
white.
Tundikeri
according
to Sushruta is rough nodular swelling in the throat that occurs
mainly due to Kapha.It is an acute swelling caused due to Kapha and
Rakta (vitiated blood) and is associated with pricking pain and
burning sensation and with a tendency for suppuration. Tonsillitis
usually occurs as part of pharyngitis (throat infection). In older
children, illness usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful
swallowing. A child may also experience loss of appetite, malaise (a
generally ill feeling), chills, and fever above 101 degrees
Farenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius). Glands in the neck and at the
angle of the jaw may be swollen and tender. In infants, tonsillitis
may include symptoms that appear to be less focused on the throat,
such as poor feeding, runny nose, and a slight fever Chief
causes
of tonsillitis are a toxic condition of the system, which is brought
to head by a sudden lowering of vitality, resulting from exposure
and sudden chill. The tonsils enlarge and get inflamed when the
toxins cannot be got rid of through the normal channels of
elimination such as the bowels, kidneys and skin. A throat
affliction of this kind is also associated with and is the result of
chronic constipation, when toxins are reabsorbed into the
bloodstream. Symptoms
Each
person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some
of the major symptoms are: a very sore throat, fever,
redder-than-normal tonsils, chills, a yellow or white coating on the
tonsils, a funny-sounding voice, swollen glands in the neck, and bad
breath. Sometimes,
tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this
occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out Tonsillitis
may be caused by either viruses or bacteria, and often the symptoms
are the same no matter which germ is causing the infection.
Bacterial tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics, but viral
tonsillitis cannot. Incubation Infections
caused by streptococci cause special problems. Estimates are that in
a home where someone already has strep, about one out of every four
family members will get it, too. Some children can be carriers of
strep bacteria without having any symptoms. Among school age
children, up to 20% may be asymptomatic carriers of strep bacteria. MANAGEMENT 1.
The
patient should be given hot fomentation externally on the front side
of the neck and efforts should be made to keep it warm as long as
possible. The bark of babula tree is very useful in this condition.
The decoction of this bark mixed with rock-salt may be used as a
gargle.
Prevention: ·
Avoid
taking too cold items especially during the seasonal changes. ·
Cold
and Hot food or drinks must not be taken one after other. ·
Sour
items including Ketch ups must be avoided by the prone patients. ·
Cold
water must never be followed after eating fried food.E.g.Cold drinks
with hot potato fries or some other hot food. ·
Doing
Gargles with hot water especially in the morning is beneficial.
You
may consult our Ayurveda experts through on
line consultation
or personally.
HERB
OF THE MONTH: LICORICE Name:
Licorice Biological
Name: Glycyzrrhiza glabra
Licorice
is found in many countries. It is believed to give contentment and
harmony. Parts
Used: Dried root Active
Compounds: Flavonoids
and isoflavonoids; liquiritigenin, liquiritin, rhamnoliquiritin,
neoliquiritin, licoflavonol, licoisoflavones A and B,
licoisoflavanone, formononetin, glabrol, glabrone, glyzarin,
kumatakenin and others. Coumarins;
liqcoumarin, umbelliferone, herniarin glycyrin. Chalcones;
liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, neosoliquiritin,
rhamnoisoliquiritin, licuraside, licochal Volatile
oil, containing fenchone, linalool, furfuryl alcohol, benzaldehyde. Miscellaneous;
starch, sugars, amino acid, Polysaccharides etc History:
Licorice
is a traditional herbal remedy with an ancient history and world
wide usage. Modern research has shown it to have effects upon,
amongst other organs, the endocrine system and liver. The
triterpenes of Glycyrrhiza are metabolized in the body to molecules
that have a similar structure to the adrenal cortex hormones. This
is possibly the basis of the herbs anti-inflammatory action. Medicinal
Applications
Action :Anti-inflammatory,
anti-hepatotoxic, anti-spasmodic, demulcent, emetic, expectorant,
laxative, rejuvenative, sedative, tonic. Uses:
Abdominal pain,bronchitis,colds,cough,debility (general),heart
tonic,hyperacidity,inflammation,laryngitis,laxative,mucus membrane
toner and soother muscle spasms,sore throat,ulcers and painful
urination As
an anti-hepatotoxic licorice is effective in the treatment of
chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis, for which it is been widely used in
Japan. Much of the liver orientated research has focused upon the
triterpene glycyrrhizin. This inhibits hepatocyte injury caused by
carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Antibody
production is enhanced by glycyrrhizin, possibly through the
production of interleukin. Glycyrrhizin inhibits the growth of
several DNA and RNA viruses, inactivating Herpes simplex virus
particles irreversibly. It has a variety of uses in bronchial
problems such as catarrh, bronchitis and coughs in general.
Liquorice is used in allopathic medicine as a treatment for peptic
ulceration, a similar use to its herbal use in gastritis and ulcers.
It can be used in the relief of abdominal colic.It nourishes the
brain-increasing cranial and cerebrospinal fluid. Also improves
complexion, hair, and vision. Dosage:
Powder:2-3gms
or Ghan vati(Extract tablets of 250 mg) 2 tablets thrice daily or as
water or milk Decoction or with ghee. Caution
: There is a small possibility of effecting electrolyte balance with
extended use of large doses of licorice.It may act as an emetic or
purgative agent. It has an ACTH like effect causing retention of
sodium thus raising BP. The whole herb has constituents that
counter this but it is best to avoid Licorice if the patient has
hypertension, kidney disease or during pregnancy. These
patients may take with boiled milk. BEAUTY
TIP – FOR
HEALTHY SKIN
·
For
a very moisturizing mask, mix 2 tablespoons of almond oil to 1/2 a
banana and 1 tablespoon of orange or grapefruit juice. Leave it on
for anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. For
personalized beauty related queries mail to: beauty@ayurplanet.com
FORTHCOMING
EVENT:
Event
Name
: 21st All India Ayurvedic specialist’s
association meeting along with a seminar on Malnutrition related
diseases and treatment. Date(s)
:
March – April
2005 Venue
: Shimla(HP)
Organiser
: Dr.B.D.Sharma 1/16,Royal hotel,Shimla(Himachal pradesh) Contact
:
Dr.Dharamveer,E-75,Minto road ,New Delhi –2 News:
Raw or cooked garlic reduces the risk of bowel and stomach cancer,
reveals a large international study. Its preventive effect in
stomach cancer may be due to its activity against Helicobacter
pylori, a bacterium that is linked to inflammation of the stomach
lining and may be associated with cancer. AYURVEDA
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