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Agarwood for Athlete's Foot

Sanskrit: अगरु | Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.

How Agarwood helps with Athlete's Foot according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Agarwood is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for athlete's foot. Agarwood is Krimija, the resinous heartwood born of fungal infection. Hot, bitter, and pungent, it calms Vata-Kapha, eases Hridroga, asthma, and stubborn skin disease.

How Agarwood Helps with Athlete's Foot

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Agarwood has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing athlete's foot:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)

Other Herbs for Athlete's Foot

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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Aragvadha Cassia fistula
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Bhringaraj Eclipta alba Hassk.
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Cassia Tora Cassia tora Linn
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Daruharidra Berberis aristata/chitria
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Durva Grass Cynodon dactylon (Linn.) Pers.
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Garlic Allium sativum Linn
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Karanj Pongamia glabra Vent.

See all herbs for athlete's foot on the Athlete's Foot page.

▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
  • Hridroga (heart diseases)
  • Kasa (cough)
  • Shwasa (asthma)
  • Vamana (vomiting)
  • Kushtha (skin diseases)
  • Vataroga (diseases of Vata)
  • Krimi (worms — ironically, the resin forms due to fungal infection)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.