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Fungal Infection, Ringworm & Jock Itch

दाद, खाज व कवक संक्रमण (दद्रु) · Dadru (दद्रु)

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Fungal Infection, Ringworm & Jock Itch

दाद, खाज व कवक संक्रमण (दद्रु)
Classical Ayurvedic Term: Dadru (दद्रु)
sparkles Skin, Hair & Natural Beauty Moderate Severity Dosha: Kapha-Pitta

Tinea dermatophyte fungal colonization of keratinized epidermis thriving in warm moist body folds.

Classical Symptoms & Signs

  • Circular ring with raised red bumpy edge
  • Severe itching worsening with sweat
  • Spreading ring

Dosha & Srotas Physiology

This condition stems primarily from an aggravation of Kapha-Pitta, affecting the functional channels of the Skin, Hair & Natural Beauty.

Traditional Approach: Opposite quality balance (Viparita Chikitsa) — Dosha pacification, metabolic balance, and channel clearing.

✅ Pathya (Recommended Foods & Lifestyle)

Easily digestible warm meals, boiled lukewarm water, green gram (moong dal), seasonal bitter greens, moderate cow ghee, and regular meal timing.

⚠️ Apathya (Foods & Triggers to Avoid)

Excessive chilies and pungent spices, heavy deep-fried items, stale/refrigerated foods, ice-cold water, daytime sleep, and late-night meals.

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Medical Emergency Callout & Red-Flag Symptoms

Ayurvedic domestic remedies are designed for mild, early-stage, and supportive care. If you experience severe chest pain radiating to the arm, shortness of breath, blood in vomit or stool, persistent high fever (>3 days), or neurological changes, seek immediate emergency medical care.

Classical Literature & Home Remedies (7 Formulations)

Authentic kitchen and classical formulations extracted from the 19-book Ayurvedic corpus. Follow precise dosages and anupana.

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Curry Leaves (*Murraya koenigii*): Curry Leaves Protocol for Cutaneous Pruritus and Tinea Infections

Cutaneous Pruritus and Tinea Infections के लिए Curry Leaves (*Murraya koenigii*) (कड़ी पत्ता (मीठा नीम)) का औषधीय प्रयोग
🌿 Lepa / Topical Paste
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Curry Leaves (Murraya koenigii) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Sheeta (Cooling) · Post-digestive: Katu (Pungent) · Dosha Action: Pacifies Pitta and Kapha

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Curry Leaves · primary

Step-by-Step Preparation & Use:

1
Grind fresh root or stem bark into a paste with water. Apply directly onto areas of ringworm, localized pruritus, and furuncles.
Take 1 to 2 doses daily before or between meals.
Lukewarm water / Honey / Ghee
Twice daily before meals
14 to 30 days
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Safety & Contraindications: Do not exceed stated herbal proportions. Discontinue if gastric burning occurs.

Drumstick / Moringa (*Moringa oleifera*): Moringa / Drumstick (Sahjan) Protocol for Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)

Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) के लिए Drumstick / Moringa (*Moringa oleifera*) (सहजन (मोरिंगा / मुनगा)) का औषधीय प्रयोग
🌿 Lepa / Topical Paste
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Moringa / Drumstick (Sahjan) (Moringa oleifera) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Ushna (Heating) · Post-digestive: Katu (Pungent) · Dosha Action: Strong Vata and Kapha pacifier

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Moringa / Drumstick (Sahjan) · primary

Step-by-Step Preparation & Use:

1
Apply freshly crushed root paste directly onto fungal skin patches.
Take 1 to 2 doses daily before or between meals.
Lukewarm water / Honey / Ghee
Twice daily before meals
14 to 30 days
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Safety & Contraindications: Do not exceed stated herbal proportions. Discontinue if gastric burning occurs.

English Walnut (*Juglans regia*): Asafoetida Protocol for Tinea and Fungal Dermatosis

Tinea and Fungal Dermatosis के लिए English Walnut (*Juglans regia*) (हींग) का औषधीय प्रयोग
🌿 Lepa / Topical Paste
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Asafoetida (Ferula foetida) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Ushna (Heating) · Post-digestive: Katu (Pungent) · Dosha Action: Pacifies Vata and Kapha; increases Pitta
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Camphor Laurel (*Cinnamomum camphora*): Asafoetida Protocol for Tinea and Cutaneous Pruritus

Tinea and Cutaneous Pruritus के लिए Camphor Laurel (*Cinnamomum camphora*) (हींग) का औषधीय प्रयोग
🥄 Churna / Herbal Powder
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Asafoetida (Ferula foetida) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Ushna (Heating) · Post-digestive: Katu (Pungent) · Dosha Action: Pacifies Vata and Kapha; increases Pitta
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Pure Rose Water (Gulab Jal) Medicated Massage Oil for Fungal Infection, Ringworm & Jock Itch

दाद, खाज व कवक संक्रमण (दद्रु) के लिए गुलाब जल का सिद्ध तेल
🪔 Medicated Oil
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Pure Rose Water (Gulab Jal) (Rosa damascena distillate) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Sheeta (Cooling) · Post-digestive: Madhura (Sweet) · Dosha Action: Supreme Pitta pacifier
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Classical Triphala Churna Formulation for Fungal Infection, Ringworm & Jock Itch

दाद, खाज व कवक संक्रमण (दद्रु) के लिए अष्टांगहृदयम् आधारित त्रिफला चूर्ण प्रयोग
🥣 Dietary Recipe
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Triphala Churna (Amla + Haritaki + Bibhitaki) Kitchen Pantry
Potency (Virya): Anushna (Balanced) · Post-digestive: Madhura (Sweet) · Dosha Action: Tridosha balancing (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
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