Category: Skin Health

March 12, 2022

Sporotrichosis Treatment In Ayurveda with Herbal Remedies

Abstract 

Sporotrichosis is one of the fungal infections caused by sporothrix schenckii  fungus. This condition is also known as rose gardener’s disease. This fungus is present throughout the word and this fungus can affect humans, dogs, cats and horses as well. But in this article we are going to discuss only human beings. If someone is suffering from the same or the diagnosis is not clear, you must read this article carefully to confirm the diagnosis and to start the treatment as soon as possible. In this article we are going to discuss sporotrichosis in humans, how it occurs and what are the major symptoms along with its ayurvedic view and ayurvedic treatment. So for knowing the whole concept of sporotrichosis you must read the below mentioned article carefully.

Sporotrichosis

Introduction

Sporotrichosis is a condition which is associated with fungal infection and the main causative organism in this condition is sporothrix schenckii fungus. The fungus is usually found on hay, rose thorns, twigs, soil and moss. This infection generally affects the skin of the person. Most commonly this occurs in the patients who are suffering from autoimmune conditions like AIDS. This condition occurs by the direct contact of the person with this fungus through the environment. The condition usually takes time of a few days to few months to occur usually. Further we are going to discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, Ayurvedic view and its herbal management to get rid of this condition effectively.

Symptoms of Sporotrichosis

This condition usually affects the skin of the person and all the symptoms usually seen on the skin. The first symptom patients notice on their skin is a firm nodule (bump) on skin. The color of this bump deflicted from pink to tint purple. And this bump is usually painless and sometimes mild tender. After times pass away the nodule may change into an ulcer (open sore) and this open sore drains out a clear fluid. Usually the bumps occur along the lymph nodes and may last for years if left untreated.

Causes of Sporotrichosis

As we discussed earlier, it is caused by the fungus named sporothrix schenckii. The condition occurs when the spores of this fungus are forced into the skin with the sharp stick or rose thorn or the infection may occur with the direct contact of fungus to the unbroken skin. Rarely a person may catch the fungus  with contact to the colts, dogs or horses. And very uncommonly this fungus will be ingested or inhaled and lead to the infection in other parts of the body rather than the skin.

Diagnosis of Sporotrichosis

It is must to diagnose this condition as it may mimic any other skin infection also and it is must to differentiate it from other skin infections to cure the condition with proper treatment. Usually a biopsy of skin nodules is done and must differentiate from other infections such as cowpox, herpes, leprosy and many other skin infections that are confused with the symptoms of  sporotrichosis.

Ayurvedic view of Sporotrichosis

According to Ayurveda sporotrichosis it can be correlated to dadru kushta, generally kushta is considered as all types of skin diseases. So the sporotrichosis skin disease is correlated to the dadru kushta (it is the skin disease caused by the fungus). It is caused by the dosha vitiation due to various environmental factors. Kushta is generally of two types- kshudra kushta and maha kushta and Dadru kushta comes under kshudra kushta. According to acharya charaka dosha predominance in dadru kushta is kapha and pitta and is characterised by kandu (itching sensation), raga (redness), pidaka (nodules), mandal (circular patches) and udgatama (elevated edges). Which means in dadru kushta there is circular elevated nodule-like formation that occurs on skin with redness and itching sensation. Further let’s discuss the Ayurvedic treatment of sporotrichosis.

Ayurvedic management of Sporotrichosis

As we read earlier, according to Ayurveda sporotrichosis is correlated to dadru kushta and the dosha predominance in this condition is kapha and pitta dosha. The treatment according to Ayurveda must be to balance pitta and kapha dosha. For this purpose we are going to discuss very effective herbal remedies by planet Ayurveda to cure this fungal condition in a miraculous manner.

Herbal Remedies for Sporotrichosis by Planet Ayurveda 

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified clinic which works to serve humanity as well as veterinary very effectively. They produce all their formulations under the strict supervision of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. All the herbal remedies are free from any kind of preservatives and synthetic materials like gums, resins, fibers, colors, etc. So feel free to start your treatment with the herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda. For curing sporotrichosis Planet  Ayurveda provides you with a list of  four herbal remedies that we are going to discuss further so let’s have a look:

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Mahamanjisthaghan Vati
  3. Kaishore Guggul
  4. Dermo Plan Syrup

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Products Description

1. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak rasayana is a classical herbal formulation mentioned in classical texts. This formulation is loaded with a number of properties like antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, cure all types of skin infections, having anti-ageing effect. It Deals with diseases like pruritus, skin complexion and even malabsorption conditions. Beside all this due to its antimicrobial property its proper intake cures fungal infection like sporotrichosis also.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. Mahamanjisthaghan Vati

This formulation is available in tablet form and consists of a single herbal extract that is the standardised extract of mahamanjishthadi kwath. Mahamanjishthadi kwath includes 45 ingredients such as manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) sonth (Zingiber officinale), amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and some other ingredients. So these herbal tablets include the standardised extract of kwath (decoction) of these ingredients. The benefits of these tablets include blood purifier, enhances skin complexion, rejuvenates skin, anti-infective, so all these properties work together and make this remedy beneficial in alleviating sporotrichosis fungal infection.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. Kaishore Guggul

This is a classical ayurvedic formulation produced with respect to the reference of  sharangdhar samhita. The ingredients in this formulation are amalaki (emblica officinalis), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), guggul (Commiphora mukul), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and some other herbs. As we read earlier in sporotrichosis there is ulceration as the main symptom so kaishore guggul helps in healing of ulcers by giving a soothing effect to the ulcers and with its anti-inflammatory properties. Also it is helpful in removing infection from the body by its detoxifying effect.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Dermo Plan Syrup

Dermo plan syrup as the name suggests dermo  means skin so it is the syrup that is beneficial for skin. It consists of several herbs like giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), neem (Azadirachta indica), haridra (Curcuma longa), khadir (Areca catechu) and some other herbs. All these herbs are skin friendly, balance pitta and rakta dosha by purifying blood and removing infection from the body. Also it is helpful in healing ulcers due to its kapha pacifying properties, along with that it promotes the skin complexion after healing the skin ulcers.

Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily after meals with plain water.

Conclusion

Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection that is caused by fungus sporothrix schenckii. This fungal infection’s symptoms are usually seen on the skin. In this condition there is a nodule formation on the skin which later on concerts into ulcer with discharge and remains till years if left untreated. As per Ayurveda this is correlated to dadru kushta in which there is vitiation of pitta and kapha dosha. In this article we mentioned all about the causes, symptoms, how sporotrichosis occurs and its Ayurvedic view. If any of you feels the symptoms mentioned in this article the solution we shared with you here is 100% safe and effective. The solution for this condition is ayurvedic management. And in this article we mentioned ayurvedic management for sporotrichosis by Planet Ayurveda, all the formulations of Planet Ayurveda are free from aunty kind of preservatives and synthetic materials so there is no need to worry about any kind of side effects and start the treatment as soon as possible and live a healthy life.

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March 9, 2022

Natural Cure For Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)

Abstract

Fungal infection is one of the common skin diseases seen in the body and is also known as mycosis. There are many different species of fungi present in the plants, dirt and even in our house which could lead to skin problems. One of the fungal infections includes Athletes foot which is also known as Tinea Pedis. This infection is highly contagious, most commonly affecting the hands and toenails as well. It is most commonly seen in the regions of Southeast Asia and also some parts of Africa. In this article we are going to discuss Athletes Foot in detail and along with that its herbal medicine.

athletes foot

What is an Athlete’s Foot

It is a type of fungal infection which is commonly seen in toes and spreading towards the other parts surrounding it. It is commonly seen when the environmental condition is favorable that the surrounding is sweaty, warm and moist as well and it’s easy for the fungus to grow. The fungus responsible for Athlete’s foot is Trichophyton found easily on the clothes, shoes, showers, locker rooms etc. It is commonly seen in Athletes who have to wear shoes that are tight, making the feet sweaty and increasing the growth. People that are diabetic or have low immunity are easily affected with Tinea pedis.

What are the signs and symptoms of Athlete’s foot?

The commonly seen clinical features are peeling of the skin with appearance of blisters and itching, burning as well. The symptoms might different depending on the type and this includes:

  • Moccasin:- This type causes dryness, itching, irritation on skin along with a scaly appearance. The skin can become thick and after sometime it might start to crack up. This can cover the entire sole and extend to the other sides of the foot.
  • Interdigital:- This is commonly known as toe web infection and one of the commonly seen types. It is commonly seen between the smallest toes spreading towards the sole of the foot.
  • Vesicular:- It is one of the rare types which begins with blisters filled with fluid. They can easily be seen between the heels, toes and feet as well.

Complications

If not treated properly it can spread to other parts of the body. It then extends from the feet to the groin making it painful and lasting for a very long time.

How Athletes Foot are Caused

It is caused due to the fungus called Trichophyton rubrum and can remain in the skin for a long time without any signs. When the skin comes in contact with the damp or warm weather it starts to spread under favorable conditions. One of the main causes seen in Athletes are wearing tight shoes resulting in sweating and its ideal environment for the growth of Tinea pedis. Being contagious it can easily spread from one patient to the other. Other Risk Factors for the Tinea pedis could be:

  • Wearing footwear that is tight on a daily basis.
  • Sweating profusely.
  • Sharing mats, clothes, rugs and shoes with someone who already had the fungal infection.
  • Walking barefoot in the public and infection can spread easily.

How Athletes Foot Can be Diagnosed

It can be diagnosed easily as it has very common as well as peculiar symptoms but it is important to rule out. But the only diagnosis that can be done for Tinea Pedis is Skin lesion potassium hydroxide helping in confirming the disease.

Treatment For Athlete’s Foot

In most of the cases Athlete’s Foot is very mild and does not require any kind of treatment. Commonly Allopaths provide antifungal creams and medications including ketoconazole, clotrimazole which can affect the organs. But these medications might cause a lot of side effects and there are the chances of recurrence of the disease.

Where in Ayurveda it is caused due to the imbalance of Kapha as well as Rakta Dosha. Ayurvedic medicine helps in naturally balancing the Dosha and removing the root cause of the disease.

Herbal Medicine of Planet Ayurveda for Athlete’s Foot

Planet Ayurveda provides herbal medicine that is 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian as well. Planet Ayurveda not only provides medicine in India but also other parts of the world. All the herbal medicines are made under the supervision of an MD Ayurvedic Doctor. They are all free from adverse- effects, making them easy to consume for a long time. Below are the list of herbal medicine:-

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Curcumin Capsules
  3. Kaishore Guggul
  4. Neem Capsules
  5. Nirgundi Oil with Recumin Gel

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Product Description

1. Gandhak Rasayan

It is made from one single mineral herb that is Shuddha Gandhak (Sulfur) and is especially used for skin related problems. It is packed with antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in providing nourishment to the body not only outside but also inside as well by improving the immunity.  It is effective in detoxifying the body and removing fungal infection as well.

Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily after meals with water.

2. Curcumin Capsules

These capsules are filled with an herb called Haridra (Curcumin longa) which is best known for reducing any kind of inflammation. It helps in balancing all the dosha including Vata, Pitta and Kapha as well. It is very good for all kinds of skin infections and makes it healthy as well as clear. It is wonderful for people who suffer from Athlete’s foot as it naturally removes the root cause of disease.

Dosage:- One capsule twice daily with water after meals.

3. Kaishore Guggul

It is the perfect combination of herbs like Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica),  Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia),Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) etc. It is effective in removing all kinds of toxins from the body and relieving the infection. Along with that it is also very helpful in other skin disorders like acne or pimple.

Dosage:- Two capsules with plain water after meals twice daily.

4. Neem Capsules

It is best for clearing out any kind of skin disorder and clearing the skin making it glow naturally. It is filled with one single herb known as Neem (Azadirachta indica) and is effective in reducing scaling as well as lesions on the body. They are naturally filled with antiviral, antifungal as well as antiinflammatory properties which makes it perfect for Athlete’s foot.

Dosage:- One capsule daily with water after meals.

5. Nirgundi Oil with Recumin Gel

Nirgundi oil is filled with a herb known as Nirgumdi (Vitex negundo) whereas Recumin gel is made from Haridra (Curcuma longa), Guggul (Commiphora mukul) etc. Both of them are filled with antimicrobial and antiinflammatory properties which helps in treating the ailments like itching, burning and redness as well. Along with that it will help in reducing dryness and restoring the good health of skin.

Dosage:- Mix both Nirgundi oil and Recumin gel with each other. Then apply it topically on the skin after washing carefully. Apply it twice daily.

Prevention

Here are the tips to include in the daily life in order to prevent the infection from further spreading:

  • Taking the feet out in the air in order to dry them and try to clean them daily.
  • Washing the feet with warm water especially in between the toes.
  • Changing shocks on a regular basis and wearing ones that are made from cotton. It will help in making the feet drier as compared to other clothes.
  • Protecting the feet in public places by wearing sandals.
  • Not wearing shoes of other people increases the risk of spreading the infection.

Conclusion

Athletes Foot or Tinea pedis might cause compilations at the later stages but are easy to treat at early stages. As above mentioned herbal medicine will help in treating the disease and ailments by removing the root cause of the disease. By following the easy steps one can easily reduce the risk of developing an athlete’s foot. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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