Abstract

A LITERARY REVIEW ON AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF TUNDIKERI (TONSILLITIS)

*Dr. Harish Kumar and Dr. Umesh Kumari

Abstract

Tundikeri is considered to be one among the mukhagata rogas (disease of oral cavity). Tundikeri may be co-related with tonsillitis in modern medical science. Tonsillitis is a more prevalent disease in children between 3 to 7 years of age. Tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense system against infection at the oro-pharyngeal gateway. It is estimated that children visiting the hospital about 7% of the cases are of tonsillitis. It is mentioned in Urdhvajatrugata roga; under Talugataroga (diseases of palate) and Kanthagataroga (diseases of throat). Acharyas have given detailed explanation regarding the various causative factors, prodromal symptoms, features, various signs and treatment of Tundikeri i.e. tonsilitis. Present article is based on a detailed study of the Tundikeri (Tonsillitis) with its classical management mentioned in ayurvedic classical texts.

Keywords: Tonsillitis, Tundikeri, Mukhgata roga, Kanthagata roga.