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Have your adenoids and tonsils been acting up? Well, before you go to get some pharmaceutical medicine, consider some Ayurvedic treatment.
In premise, Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that treats the human condition as a whole. Thus, preventing the originating of most health concerns in the first place.
In this article, we will cover what Ayurveda is, five methods for treatment of tonsil/adenoid issues, as well as ayurvedic herbal medicine.
So keep reading to learn more.
What Is Ayurveda?
In the Ayurvedic philosophy, our five senses are the gateways between the external and internal realms, as they represent the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and ether. Ayurveda groups these elements into three basic functional principles, which are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Everything experienced, be it an emotion, thought or substance, it has certain characteristics. The ancient texts classify these as Gunas, in 10 pairs of opposites. In theory, everything can be explained in Gunas, including Doshas.
The foundation of the treatment relies upon recognizing when the Gunas have become overbearing and underbearing. Ayurveda applies balancing mechanisms to return them to equilibrium.
Leveraging these principles, Ayurveda developed customized preventative treatments to the variety of unique characteristics that each human possesses. In addition to this, Ayurvedic contributes have provided comprehensive descriptions of chronic and acute conditions, as well as developed holistic protocols for treating them. Now let’s take a look at some of the treatments.
Gandusha
Gandusha, also known as oil pulling, involves using natural oil to swish around in your mouth, pulling it between the teeth.
Starting with five minutes and then building up to 30 after some practice. The oil is not swallowed, but spit out.
Because the oil mixes with saliva, the lipids pull out the toxins from the oral cavity, which can be beneficial to bacteria-originating tonsilitis or adenoid issues. As the oil continues to swish, it absorbs the toxins from the glands.
The oils often have antibacterial properties that kill the germs. The oil will become thin and white after some time, once it has reached this consistency, it should be spat out.
Dhumapana
Dhumanapana is a herbal therapy that is used to treat bronchitis, asthma, coughs, adenoiditis, tonsillitis. In the therapy, the person inhales special herbal smoke that increases Vata and Kapha, thus preventing disease.
Dhumapana, means drinking smoke and is a very old practice. The therapy is great for removing mucus from the body, it’s also often recommended on a regular basis for promoting general wellbeing and health.
Nasya
Since swollen tonsils and adenoids are often caused by a vitiated Kapha and Vata Doshas, nasya is great for bringing them back to balance.
The nose is the gateway to consciousness after all. Nasal therapy helps relieve chronic and acute problems, lubricate the sinuses, and alleviate snoring, congestion, allergies, and dry passages.
The process involves the use of herb-infused oils that are instilled in the nasal cavity. It leads to reduce sinus migraines, reduced anxiety, depleted headaches, and is great for the underlying causes of tonsilitis.
It’s important that this therapy is performed by an expert, as well as the oils used, how they are used, what information is provided to you, and the outcome you get from the procedure.
Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
When it comes to Ayurveda, most of the major treatments are supplemented with herbal medicines, which make all of the results even more potent. Ayurvedic herbal medicine can regularly be effective as pharmaceutical-grade medication.
Not to mention, these are naturally-occurring plants that can work with your body. All without deteriorating its organic processes. Pharmaceuticals often disrupt other systems of the body. Thus by fixing one issue, another one is caused.
Some of the herbs prescribed for tonsilitis and adenoid issues are but are not limited to
- Shunti
- Tulsi
- Pippali
- Turmeric
- Maricha
- Guduchi
- Gulgguli
- Yashtimadhu.
Additional Suggestions
Here are some general ayurvedic suggestions that are prescribed to patients with adenoid and tonsil issues.
Keep yourself warm at all times, and try to stay away from dampness.
Carry out a yogic practice regularly, which helps prevent the accumulation of toxins within the body.
Make use of bright colors, such as yellow, orange, and red. Reduce the consumption of dairy products, which aggravate the Kapha.
Salt must be avoided completely. It can be replaced with pungent spices, such as pepper, ginger, cayenne.
All nut intake should be reduced to a bare minimum. All vegetables, except the juicy ones, must be consumed.
Perform daily dry massage to maintain proper circulation throughout the body.
Keep your home, clothes, car, body clean at all times. Dispose of all things that are not required.
Of course, this might seem a bit outlandish to many people, but these are real things that are suggested to individuals who’s Vata and Kapha are out of balance. And believe it or not, people do see improvements in their conditions by the simple merit of these practices.
Ayurveda for You
Now that you have discovered the world of ayurvedic herbal medicine and general treatment, you are well on your way to take care of your tonsil and adenoid issues. As long as you consider this therapy and take it with full force and appreciation for tradition, you will see a great improvement in your life.
In any case, whatever you choose to do, it will be the right thing to do. So don’t worry too much about it.
If you’re interested in learning more about the potential treatments for your issues or want to schedule an appointment, get in touch with us now and we will happily accommodate your needs.