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Fungi are microscopic micro-organisms characterized by a substance in their cell walls known as chitin. Different types of fungi cause different types of fungal infections. Some fungi, like mushrooms, are edible. Some types of fungi such as aspergillus can be extremely dangerous and lead to life-threatening diseases.
Like many bacteria, fungus can be useful or harmful for the human body. Fungal infections occur when the body’s immune system is not able to provide resistance against it.
What are the Symptoms of Fungal Infection?
The symptoms depend upon the type of fungal infection. Common symptoms include:
- Changes in skin such as redness, cracking or peeling skin
- Itching
Types of Fungal Infections
1. Athlete’s foot
This type of infection is also known as Tinea pedis. It is one of the common fungal infections that affects the foot. This infection is common in warmer climates and in the months of summers season.
Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot are:
- Blisters or redness in the affected area
- Peeling or cracking of skin
- Scaly skin or skin may peel away quickly
- Itching and burning sensations in the affected area.
2. Yeast Infection
Vaginal yeast infections are a common form of overgrowth of Candida in women. It is most commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans.
Symptoms of Yeast Infection are:
- Itching and swelling around the affected area
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Redness and soreness
3. Ringworm
Ringworm infection is also known as Tinea corporis. It is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus that lives on the dead tissues such as skin, hair and nails.
Symptoms of Ringworm are:
- A red patch that may itch or be scaly
- The outside of the ring is red and may appear raised or bumpy, while the inside of the ring remains clear or become scaly.
Modern treatment for fungal infections includes the prescription of anti-fungal to control the growth but over the time, many strains of fungus rapidly develop resistance to anti-fungal through genetic mutations. So, patients look for alternative treatment for fungal infection. There are promising results of fungal infection treatment in Ayurveda.
Cause of Fungal Infections – According to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, fungal infections are caused due to the depletion of ojas. Ojas is a substance that gives strength, improves immunity, responsible for vitality etc.
Depletion of ojas in the body is due to agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Weak digestive fire leads to the formation of ama (toxins) in the system. These toxins accumulate in deeper tissues of the skin area like rasa (plasma), mamsa (muscles) and lasika (lymph). As a result, there is contamination of deeper tissues and aggravation of the doshas within the body. The accumulated toxins weaken all the three doshas in the body i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Treatment of Fungal Infection in Ayurveda
All skin disorders in Ayurveda have been classified under the heading “kushtha”. Fungal infections are classified under Dadru. According to most Ayurvedic texts, all types of Kushtha have been considered as Rakta Doshaja vikara.
Ayurvedic treatment for fungal infections is done on the basis of their cause.
As it is a contagious disease, maintaining personal hygiene is an important part in its treatment. The natural treatment for fungal infection is safe, effective and does not cause any side effects. Thus, Ayurvedic medicine for fungal infection has the capacity to cure the skin diseases like fungal infections.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Fungal Infections
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine which helps in revitalizing the energies of the body with the help of herbs, changes in diet, lifestyle recommendations etc.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Fungal Infections include:
1. Restoring a strong and balanced Agni (digestive fire) for normal digestion:
This is accomplished by diet and by using herbs to strengthen the digestion. The herbal medicines are prescribed according to the condition of the patient and are not standard for everyone.
2. Building up of Ojas (Energy and Immunity):
When the digestive strength of the patient is strong, ojas can be replenished by consuming healthy and balanced diet and through breathing exercises such as pranayama.
3. Prescription of Ayurvedic Medicines for Fungal Infections:
Subsequent to restoring digestive fire and immunity, various Ayurvedic medicines are also prescribed that effectively reduce the growth of fungus.
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