Chronic tonsillitis is usually linked to Kapha + Pitta imbalance with local infection/inflammation in the throat.
Goals:
Reduce inflammation & pain
Fight infection naturally
Improve local immunity
Soothe the throat
Diagnosis (Roga):
👉 Tundikeri / Chronic Tonsillitis
Doshaja: Kapha-Pitta Pradhana
Prescription (Rx)
1. Kanchanar Guggulu
Dose: 2 tablets
Frequency: Twice daily
Anupana: Ushna Jala (warm water)
Time: After meals
Duration: 21 days
2. Khadiradi Vati
Dose: 1 tablet
Frequency: 4 times daily
Method: Let it dissolve slowly in mouth
Duration: 15 days
3. Sitopaladi Churna
Dose: ½ teaspoon
Frequency: Twice daily
Anupana: Madhu (honey)
Time: After meals
Duration: 15 days
4. Yashtimadhu Churna
Dose: ½ teaspoon
Frequency: Twice daily
Anupana: Honey
Method: Lick slowly
Duration: 15 days
⚠️ Avoid if uncontrolled hypertension
5. Triphala Churna
Dose: ½ teaspoon
Frequency: Once daily
Time: Bedtime
Anupana: Warm water
Duration: 21 days
🧂 Local Treatment (Sthanika Chikitsa)
Gandusha / Kavala:
Warm water + Saindhava Lavana + Haridra
2–3 times daily
Steam Inhalation:
Once daily (plain or with turmeric)
🍽️ Pathya (Diet Advice)
✔ Warm, light food
✔ Vegetable soup, khichdi
✔ Warm water for drinking
❌ Cold food, curd, ice cream
❌ Fried & junk food
❌ Smoking, alcohol
⚠️ Follow-Up Advice
If pus, high fever, severe unilateral pain, or difficulty swallowing persists → ENT referral required
Re-evaluate after 7–10 days
Consider throat swab if no improvement
Tq