Candida Natural Ayurvedic Treatment

 

Candida or Thrush Infection is a common fungal infection caused by Candida fungus growth. Candida is present in smaller quantities inside the throat, digestive system and mouth of all the human being. It is not a problem until it changes into fungal form. These fungal produce rhizoids that can cause spores throughout the intestinal wall. It leaks undigested food into the bloodstream. Candida overgrowth is not difficult to recognize through lab testing. However, the actual diagnosis can be difficult to obtain because the symptoms may be associated with other diseases.

 

 

What is Candida?

 

 

Candidiasis is a fungal infection of any species from the genus of yeasts. It exists in all human being who are healthy, especially in skin, but Candida growth is limited by the immunity power of the human being.

 

 

Causes of Candida Fungal Infection

 

 

Many predisposing factors may lead to candidiasis, yeast infection. These factors may include:

 

 

 

 

1. Poor diet,
2. Poor immune system,
3. Excessive stress,
4. Overdose of anti biotic
5. Smoking and drinking alcohol
6. Using birth control pills

 

 

Candidiasis causes an imbalance of microorganism in the intestine by killing the good bacteria inside and leaving behind bad Candida cells. Once the immune system gets damaged, it may not be able to repel the invaders. Candida infects the organ and tissues of the muscles and affects the entire immune system.

 

 

Candida infection in mouth develops in people having diseases like cancer or AIDS. These can also develop in people having diabetes or who are having irritation from dentures. Tight clothing and hot weather can also be one of the causes of Candida or Vaginal thrush infection.

 

 

Candidiasis in Ayurveda

 

 

In ayurveda, Candida is immunity disorder caused by deficiency in OJA. OJA is an immunity power of the body, which prevents the growth of the foreign particles or microbes in the body. The deficiency in OJA is resulted from the poor dietary habits, ill lifestyle, indigestion, poor metabolic power of the body and imbalances in the three humors.

 

 

The other cause may be undigested food or AMA (Toxins). The disease can result from the by-products of undigested food. The by-product is then absorbed in the blood stream, creating toxins that will lead to many health issues. As the by-products accumulate in the large and small intestine, it will ferment, inhibiting the normal flora from proliferating.

 

 

Thereafter, the over growth of Candida fungus will lead to intestinal absorption of the by-products into the liver and blood. It is believed in Ayurveda that once the yeast enters into the blood, it will damage the processing of the seven tissues of the body consisting plasma, muscle, blood, fat, nervous tissue, bone, ovum and sperm.

 

 

Symptoms of Candidiasis Fungal Infection

 

 

An individual may experience a number of symptoms of Candida. These symptoms include:

 

 

• Complex sensation of itching in the skin
• Frequent and much painful urination
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Frequent drying of tongue and mouth
• Cracked tongue and bleeding gums
• Unusual menstruation
• Pain and bloating in abdomen
• Regular indigestion problem
• Problem of constipation and mucus in stool
• Paining and swelling of joints or muscles
• Depression, sudden swing of mood and headaches
• Lack of concentration, fatigue or drowsiness
• White patches throughout the mouth
• Ulcer
• Irritation in the folds of the skin
• Retinal abscess
• White discharge through vagina
• Urinary tract infection

 

 

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Candida or Thrush

 

 

Ayurvedic treatment involves the remedies that has digestive stimulants, anti fungal and anti-microbial and immunomodulator actions in the body.

 

 

Candida Treatment with Herbs 

 

 

Herbs are very powerful tool for reducing or removing Candida. There are many effective herbal remedies for treating Candida overgrowth. The active herbs mention below when taken in combination is the best herbal formula against any type of candida. All these herbs are available at “Pure Ayurved Herbal Clinic” which is run by very experienced and qualified Ayurvedic doctors.

 

 

Garlic

 

Garlic is a powerful antibacterial and antifungal agent. When garlic is present in the body, Candida cannot survive for long. Garlic is also beneficial for abdominal distention and indigestion.

 

 

A research was conducted by Zafar K Khan and Ratna Katiyar on the antifungal activity of garlic. Fresh extracts of garlic (Allium sativum L.) were used to assess potential therapeutic use of this herb as an anticryptococcal agent. The in vitro antifungal activity in broth showed greatest activity in the aqueous extract compared to the alcoholic, crude or commercial extracts.

 

 

Some other researchers have also highlighted the antifungal activity of garlic, some of the prominent researches include the antifungal reports on garlic (Kabelik, 1970; Tansey & Appleton, 1975; Moore & Atkins, 1977; Prasad & Sharma, 1981; Yoshida et al., 1987), especially the report of Davis et al. (1990) who explored antifungal activity in human CSF and plasma after i.v. administration of garlic to some patients with cryptococcal meningitis further validated the anticryptococcal activity in experimental murine disseminated cryptococcosis. This work definitely brings to light the potential of garlic to serve as an anticryptococcal herbal medicine.

 

Neem (Azadirachta Indica)

 

Neem is well known for its stimulating power of the immune system and fighting with the fungal infection. It works as a detoxifier agent.

 

 

The antifungal efficacy of neem was tested by Srinidhi Surya Raghavendra and Ketaki Dattatray Balsaraf. The antimicrobial ability of neem leaf extract, 3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) against Candida albicans. The results showed that the Efficacy of Neem extract is comparable to 3% NaOCl against C. albicans and it is significantly better than 2% CHX.

 

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)

 

Giloy is an excellent immunomodulator herb in ayurveda. It boosts immunity power to fight off the Candida infection or vaginal thrush fungal infection in the body.

 

Dried Ginger powder

 

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In addition to these, it also digestive stimulant and rectifies the digestive juices in stomach. It increases appetite and helps in indigestion. In Candida infection, it reduces fungal growth and reduces Kapha symptoms such as abnormal discharge from the vagina and oral candidiasis.

 

Olive leaf extract

 

The extract of olive leaf is used to fight the fungal infection caused due to Candida.

 

 

A research was conducted by Z Nasrollahi et al to evaluate the anti-fungal activity of olive leaf aqueous extract against candida albicans. The olive leaf aqueous extracts exhibited antifungal effects against yeast with an MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) of 24 mg/ml, MFC (minimum fungicidal concentration) of 48 mg/ml, and inhibition zone diameter of 21 mm. The results indicated the sensitivity of Candida albicans (PTCC-5027) to olive leaf aqueous extracts.

Black walnut

 

Black walnut is a natural remedy that contains tannins. It helps to kill Candida fungus, stops fungal overgrowth and prevents parasitical infection in oral or vaginal cavity.

 

 

Natural Treatment for Candida Thrush- Ayurvedic Treatments and panchakarma detox

 

 

Trifala powder wash

 

Trifala consists of three myrobalans. These are Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula. All these three are beneficial for reducing fungal growth. The trifala water is used to wash the vagina and to reduce vaginal symptoms of the Candida.

 

Kawala

 

Kawala is a gargling with herbal water. It is useful in case of oral candida infection.

 

 

Yeast Infection or Vaginal Thrush-Ayurvedic Herbal Medicines 

 

 

The following herbal ayurvedic medicines are very effective to eradicate toxins related to Candida yeast infection or vaginal thrush completely from the body

 

 

1. Aragwadharishtam
2. Ashokarishta
3. Dasamoolarishtam
4. Khadirarishtam
5. Kumaryasavam
6. Pippalyasavam
7. Punarnavasavam
8. Saribhadyasavam
9. Aragwadhadhi Kashayam
10. Dasamoola kashayam
11. Gulguluthiktakam Kashayam
12. Mahamanjistadi kashayam
13. Muslikhadiradi kashayam
14. Nimbadi Kashayam
15. Panchathikthakam Kashayam
16. Punarnavadi Kashayam
17. Patolamooladi Kashayam
18. Sukumaram Kashayam
19. Varanadi Kashayam
20. Gulguluthiktakam Kashayam tablet
21. Mahathikthakam Kashyam tablets
22. Manjistadi kashayam
23. Punarnavadi Kashayam tablets
24. Kaisora gulgulu vatika
25. Sathavaryadi gritham
26. Pushyanuga choornam

 

 

Yoga and Candida Infection

 

 

Drinking a lot of water and doing yoga helps in flushing the toxins out of the body. There are different poses of yoga that detoxifies the body and the mind. The beneficial yoga poses are:

 

Downward Dog: It is done by getting the heart higher than the head, reversing the pull of gravity that helps in circulation of blood.

 

Twisting Crescent lunge: After twisting, the digestive organs is flushed with blood that is rich in oxygen and helps improving digestion.

 

Legs up the wall pose: It helps in circulation of the blood from the feet and legs, stimulating the digestive organs.

 

 

Lifestyle changes for Candida Infection

 

 

1. If an individual is experiencing candida overgrowth, he can follow a regular routine of proper eating, exercising, walking and sleeping habits.
2. Sufficient rest is an important factor to recover, along with relaxation and enjoyment in life.
3. Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation and massage are very important to get rid of Candida.
4. Learning to have a good laugh can also help in maintaining a good health.
5. In order to build strength and immunity power, one should have a good health. Try to keep yourself healthy by taking care of food, diet and physical exercises.
6. In Ayurveda, people with Candida are recommended to practice deep breathing, proper sleeping, stress management, exercising, proper hygiene and use of natural herbs to remove toxins and to be healthy.

 

 

Ayurveda is one of the traditional ways to keep one healthy. Candida infection occurs due to low immune power. Ayurveda has powerful herbal immunity boosters, so contact Dr. Gurnam Saini, experienced Ayurvedic doctor in Melbourne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

 

1. Zafar K Khan, Ratna Katiyar, ‘Potent Antifungal Activity Of Garlic (Allium Sativum) Against Experimental Murine Disseminated Cryptococcosis’, Pharmaceutical Biology, Vol. 38, No. 2, pp. 87–100, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1076/1388-0209%28200004%293821-1FT087

 

2. Srinidhi Surya Raghavendra, Ketaki Dattatray Balsaraf, ‘Antifungal efficacy of Azadirachta indica (neem) - An in vitro study’, SCIELO, https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-32252014000300242

3. Z Nasrollahi, M Abolhasannezhad, ‘Evaluation of the antifungal activity of olive leaf aqueous extracts against Candida albicans PTCC-5027’, Current Medical Mycology, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5490280/

 

 

 

Dr. Gurnam Saini

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

MD Alternative Medicine

Panchkarma Detox Expert