HOLISTIC HEALING: EXPLORING AYURVEDIC SOLUTIONS FOR FUNGAL INFECTIONS - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Archana*, Dr. Keerti Verma and Dr. Reena Dixit

ABSTRACT

This case study delves into the holistic approach of Ayurveda in managing fungal infections, presenting a comprehensive exploration of its solutions. In underdeveloped countries, microorganisms are frequently a cause of prevailing diseases, presenting a serious public health problem in a significant segment of the population as revealed by either private or officially granted health care systems. With the rise in-at risk patients, the number of invasive fungal infection has dramatically increased in both developed and developing countries.[1] The case study follows a patient diagnosed with a stubborn fungal infection who sought Ayurvedic intervention after conventional therapies not good. This is opportunistic fungal infection caused by dermatophytes species of fungi. This fungal infection is very common at humid and hot environment in Ayurveda majority of all Twak Vikaras classified under broad term Kushtha Vikaras.[2] Aim and Objective: Key findings reveal the efficacy of Ayurvedic formulations in combating fungal infections while addressing underlying imbalances in the body's doshas (biological energies). Holistic Healing: Exploring Ayurvedic Solutions for Fungal Infections – “A Case Study” Material and Method: A 3-year-old female patient was come to the OPD of kaumarbhritya, Rishikul Campus UAU Haridwar Uttarakhand, with complain of bust pustules, plaque, scale, crust with itching, dryness, and patches appeared on gluteal region, lower abdomen and groin area. These complaints were presenting in on off manner for the last two year. This condition can be understood as fungal infection and treatment including with some medicine course of two months. Result: There were significant improvements in the condition of the patient.

Keywords: Fungal infections, Twak Vikaras, Kushtha Vikaras Ayurveda.