A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF PATOLADI KWATHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TUNDIKERI W.S.R. TO TONSILLITIS

Tundikeri is an Ayurvedic disease affecting the tonsils and throat, frequently observed in the present era due to faulty dietary habits and lifestyle practices. Individuals belonging to lower socioeconomic groups are more prone to recurrent attacks because of compromised immunity. Clinically, Tundikeri closely resembles tonsillitis described in modern medicine, which affects both children and adults and causes considerable morbidity. Conventional management with antibiotics provides only symptomatic and temporary relief, fails to prevent recurrence, and may lead to adverse effects with repeated use, while tonsillectomy carries the risk of postoperative complications. In view of the absence of a definitive and recurrence-preventive treatment, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Patoladi Kwatha in the management of Tundikeri. Methods: 10 patients suffering from Tonsillitis (Tundikeri) were selected from Shalakya Tantra O.P.D/IPD of RGGPG Ayurvedic College& Hospital, Paprola, H.P. were randomly selected Results: The response was assessed clinically after 15 days of treatment. There was a statistically significant change (p <0.001) in the overall signs and symptoms of Tonsillitis. Discussion: The Patoladi Kwatha was found therapeutically effective and safe to be administered and the mode of action elaborated to substantiate the results.