Fungal Infections (Dadru) are classified in Ayurveda as skin disorders caused mainly by an imbalance of Kapha and Vata doshas. This leads to excess moisture, accumulation of Ama (toxins), and impaired immunity—resulting in itching, inflammation, and scaly patches on the skin. Treatment focuses on balancing doshas, cleansing the body, and restoring Agni to eliminate toxins and promote healing.
Signs & Symptoms (Lakshana)
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Intense itching and irritation in the infected area.
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Redness, swelling, and burning sensation.
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Scaly, cracked skin with discharge or foul odor.
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Commonly affects feet, groin, underarms, and skin folds.
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Blisters or pustules that may rupture and cause pain.
Causative Factors (Nidana)
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Dietary: Excess dairy, sweets, fermented foods, alcohol, and oily items increase Kapha and Ama.
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Lifestyle: Poor hygiene, synthetic clothes, excessive heat and sweating encourage fungal growth.
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Dosha Imbalance: Kapha creates dampness; Vata causes cracking. Pitta adds inflammation in some cases.
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Psychological: Stress and emotional imbalance weaken immunity and disturb doshas.
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Genetic: Inherited tendency and Kapha-dominant prakriti can predispose to infections.
Ayurvedic Approach to Treatment
At Aimil Healthcare, we manage fungal infections by restoring doshic balance, detoxifying the body, enhancing immunity, and nourishing the skin through a combination of internal and external Ayurvedic therapies.
1. Dietary Regime (Ahara Chikitsa)
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Light, easily digestible meals to improve Agni and reduce Ama.
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Include ginger, garlic, turmeric, neem, fenugreek, and bitter foods with antifungal properties.
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Avoid dairy, sweets, oily, cold, and fermented foods.
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Use Triphala, ginger, and lemon herbal teas for detoxification.
2. Lifestyle Recommendations (Vihara Chikitsa)
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Maintain hygiene in moist body areas like groin, underarms, and feet.
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Wear cotton clothes to prevent sweat accumulation.
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Engage in daily physical activity to support circulation and detox.
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Manage stress through yoga, meditation, and pranayama.
3. Panchakarma Therapy (Shodhana Chikitsa)
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Vamana (emesis) and Virechana (purgation) to eliminate excess Kapha and Ama.
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Raktamokshana (bloodletting) in chronic or localized stubborn cases.
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Basti for Vata-Kapha balancing and colon detox.
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Nasya or Shirodhara to calm Pitta in stress-induced cases.
4. Palliative Therapy (Shamana Chikitsa)
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Internal: Triphala, Neem, Turmeric, Guduchi, Arogyavardhini vati, Chandraprabha vati.
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External: Neem oil, Karanja oil, Brahmi oil to reduce itching and inflammation; Turmeric + neem paste for infected areas.
5. Ayurvedic Drug Therapy (Aushadha Chikitsa)
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Internal: Neem, Triphala, Turmeric, Guduchi, Kutki for antifungal and immune-boosting effects.
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External: Topical use of Bakuchi, Karanja, Neem oil; soothing agents like aloe vera and sandalwood paste.
Ayurveda offers a root-cause-focused, detox-based approach to treating fungal infections, aiming to clear internal imbalances, promote skin regeneration, and prevent recurrence naturally.
