ABSTRACT

Tonsillitis is infection to tonsils and is common in children between the age group of 5 to 10 years. About 30 million children develop tonsillitis with frequent exposure to bacterial and viral infections. Recurrent attack of tonsillitis makes the disease chronic and vulnerable. The use of Peetha saireyaka, a famous folklore practice in coastal Karnataka, having effectiveness in opposing the Doshic configuration of Tundikeri (chronic tonsillitis), has proved beneficial in various type of Tonsillitis and was effective in reducing the number of attacks of Chronic Tonsillitis7 . This paper is intended in giving the details of the rationale on using Peetha saireyaka (Barleria prionitis Linn.) in combating chronic tonsillitis with the backup from pharmacology. Keywords: Ayurveda, Peetha saireyaka, chronic tonsillitis, Barleria prionitis Linn., Tundikeri
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2016