AYURVEDIC INSIGHTS IN TONSILLITIS: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF SAMHITAS

Dr. Isha Jain*

ABSTRACT

Tonsillitis is a common inflammatory condition of the palatine tonsils often affecting school going children, but may also affect adults. The signs and symptoms of Tundikeri are very much resembling with Tonsillitis. Ayurveda provides a comprehensive understanding of this condition based on Dosha, Dushya, Strotas involvement, and Samprapti. The present review article aims to critically analyse the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and management of Tonsillitis as described in major classical ayurvedic texts including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtang Hridya and other relevant literature. Emphasis is laid on Nidana, Poorva roopa, Roopa, Samprapti, Updrava and Chikitsa principles such as Shodhana, Shamana, Kshara karma, Kavala, Gandusha, and the use of herbal formulations. This review highlights the holistic and preventive approach of Ayurveda in the management of Tonsillitis and provides a classical foundation for future clinical and comparative studies.

Keywords: Tonsillitis, Tundikeri, Galshundika, Kshara karma, Kavala, Gandusha, Pratisarana.