Voice Hoarseness Causes and Treatment

In Ayurvedic terminology, this condition of hoarseness in the voice is termed Svaraveda. It basically happens when there is inflammation of the throat including the larynx and the pharynx. VOICE HOARSENESS SYMPTOMS The usual symptoms of voice hoarseness are as follows: Difficulty in speaking; Pain in the throat while swallowing or even while speaking; Coated [...]

Stomatitis inflammation of the mouth tongue

‘Stomatitis‘ is called ‘Mukhapaka’ in Ayurveda. It basically refers to inflammation of the mouth and/or tongue due to various reasons. STOMATITIS SYMPTOMS The common symptoms of stomatitis are ulcers, blisters, sub-mucosal haemorrhages, redness and erosion of skin within the mouth. Mentionably, stomatitis patients generally complain of constipation. CAUSES OF STOMATITS 1. Various types of germs [...]

Sneezing the sinuses Causes Symptoms treatment by Dietary Regimen

‘Sneezing‘ refers to instinctive reaction of the nasal mucous membrane or the sinuses (in the head) to certain extraneous factors. It occurs suddenly and with vigour. When sneezing happens, the irritation in the sinuses and the mucous membrane in the nose compel the air to come out through the nose. The mouth remains closed during [...]

Pyorrhoea “Gums And Teeth Discharges” Causes, Dietary Regimen, Symptoms and Treatment

‘Pyorrhoea‘ is known in Ayurveda as Putidanta or Dantaveshta. It is that typical syndrome when there are excessive discharges of pus from the roots of gums and teeth. There are several types of Pyorrhoea – each one is differentiated according to the exact portion of the gums or teeth from which pus oozes out. PYORRHOEA [...]

Glossitis inflammation or infection of the tongue, Causes, Symptoms, Diet & Treatment

Glossitis is known in Ayurvedic terminology as Jihvapaka. This condition is characterized by the inflammation of the tongue — particularly of its mucous membrane. GLOSSITIS SYMPTOMS The patient has problems in swallowing food. Ulcers develop in the tongue. It also turns red in colour. CAUSES OF GLOSSITIS The different causes of Glossitis are various metabolic [...]

Ear Pus Causes, Symptoms, Dietary Regimen & Treatment

The syndrome of pus formation is accompanied by inflammation of the ear. In Ayurveda, this condition is known as Puttikarna. EAR INFLAMMATION: THE CAUSES There are many causes of ear inflammation which, in turn, leads to pus formation in the ear. The most common causes of ear inflammation are micro-organisms that lodge within the ears. [...]

Ayurvedic treatments to cure tonsillitis symptoms, causes & dietery regimen

The common and easy medications are gargling and hot fomentation. Moreover, the Ayurvedic means of curing tonsillitis are a powdery mixture of the three ingredients of Kulanjana, Vacha, and Yashti madhu; Agastya rasayana; and Khadiradi. 1. GARGLING Regular gargling not only provides immediate relief but also cures tonsillitis in a week’s time at the most. [...]

“Epistaxis” Nasal bleeding Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Dietary Regimen

In Ayurveda, the syndrome ‘Epistaxis‘ is known as Urdhvaga rakta pitta. EPISTAXIS SYMPTOMS It refers to that condition when there is bleeding from the nose. Children have this complain mainly in summer. EPISTAXIS CAUSES It is generally associated with the nasal polyp. The condition is precipitated by nasal infection, high blood pressure, and sudden fluctuations [...]

Ear, Nose & Throat Ailments “Tonsillitis” Symptoms & Dietary Regimen

THE EIGHT COMMON ENT DISEASES There are eight common ailments afflicting our ears, nose and throat. These are Tonsillitis; Stomatitis; Sneezing; Pyorrhoea, Ear pus; Voice hoarseness; Glossitis and Epistaxis. Let’s study each of them: (1) TONSILITIS In Ayurveda, Tonsillitis is known as ‘Tundekeri’. More often than not, people suffering from constipation suffer from tonsillitis. Children [...]