MANAGEMENT OF MUCORMYCOSIS THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE STUDY

Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection that often requires aggressive treatment including surgery and antifungal drugs. Ayurvedic approaches may offer complementary benefits, especially when conventional treatment is limited. A 55-year-old female patient developed Headache, Ptosis, Peri-orbital swelling and Nasal congestion following COVID-19 recovery. Due to financial constraints and treatment hesitancy, She opted for Ayurvedic management instead of Surgery. Treatment was planned based on Ayurvedic principles of Dosha-Dushya involvement and Yukti Pramana. The patient was treated with Nasya Karma, Dhumapana, Kaval, Jalaukavacharan and Shamana chikitsa. After 2 weeks of Ayurvedic therapy, the patient showed marked improvement in symptoms. This case suggests that Ayurvedic treatment may be a valuable adjunct or alternative in managing mucormycosis, particularly in early stages or where conventional treatment is surgical and expensive.