Ayurvedic Management of Tundikeri (Acute Tonsilitis)- A Case Report

Abstract

Tundikeri is one of the disease entity mentioned under Mukharoga. In Ayurvedic classics Tundikeri is mentioned as a swelling at the base of Hanusandhi (Tempero-mandibular joint) resembling with Vanakarpasa phala (Cotton fruit). On the basis of sign and symptoms, Tundikeri can be correlated with Tonsilitis. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat - one tonsil on each side. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, fever, earache, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck. A case report of 19 years old male with complaint of sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and fever since 15 days has been presented here. The patient was febrile with body temperature of 100⁰F. Pulse was 82 beats/min. Blood pressure was 130/80 mmHg. Kalaka Churna honey orally, Marichyadi churna with honey for Pratisarana and Samshamani Vati with leukwarm water was given to the patient as therapeutic intervention. After one month of therapeutic intervention a significant result was observed in the condition of patient.