Black fungus, scientifically known as Mucormycosis is spreading rapidly in India. It causes in the patients who have recovered from Covid-19 or are in between of the treatment. It is a serious infection that can cause severe health problems and even deaths. Mucormycosis mainly affects the upper parts of the body such as Eyes, Mouth,Nose, Lungs, Forehead,etc. It most effects the persons already suffering from diabetes and if the black fungus infection combines with the sinus then it becomes most harmful.

The exact treatment of Mucormycosis is not yet defined by the doctors. In most cases, it requires surgery for curing. But Ayurveda has an effective treatment that works on treating the patients of Black fungus. Ayurveda has been discovering the treatments of almost every disease. Now also, The most effective treatment of Black fungus is discovered by the Indian medicine system, Ayurveda.

• Dark spots around whole face along with hard pain.

• Swelling in the Nose or eyes.

• Continuously running nose.

• Excessive vomiting.

• Eyesight getting blurred. Some cases were also found where the patients completely lost their eyesight.

• Chest pain.

• Jaw and teeth deceased.

• Excessive cough and blood disease.

• Swelling in one side of the face.

• High fever

Ayurveda includes the infection of Black fungus in the group of Cough and blood diseases. 20 different types of diseases are described by Ayurveda that originates from Cough and blood, Mucormycosis is one of them. There are 3 major ways of treating Black fungus as prescribed by the doctors of Ayurveda.

• The treatment used for severe cough and blood also works in the case of Black fungus. You can use Giloy as the safest herb. Prepare a paste of Giloy leaves and apply on the infected areas of face.

• The second medicine that can be taken is Malabar Nut. The powder of Malabar nut with honey and taking 3/4 tablespoon two times a day will definitely help.

• An Ayurveda medicine called Vidanga is also very much effective on Black fungus. It treats the symptoms of Mucormycosis internally and treats the patient.

So, the above-mentioned Ayurveda medicines are best suited for treating the patients of Black fungus and they prevents the spreading of infection in different parts of the body.

Though it causes mostly after recovering from Covid-19, it has some more causes.

• Mostly the fungal infections are treated by giving Steroids. But the Black fungus is not a regular fungal. Steroids are found to be adversely affecting the patients and leading to more critical condition.

• Black fungus can be present in the air and soil around you where the pollution is high.

• The patients having cancer or aids are more likely to get infected by Black fungus.

• Excess polluted area with harmful gases and garbage can be the centre for the development of Black fungus.

• Person having serious diabetes issues and any type of Kidney disorders.

• Don’t allow your sugar levels to increase. It can lead to diabetes and hence, Black fungus.

• Be Quarantined for at least 14 days even after recovering from Covid-19.

• Keep your surroundings clean and hygienic. Stay away from polluted areas.

• Consult a doctor if having any single symptom also.

Black fungus is often characterized by hyphae growing in and around blood vessels and can be life-threatening for people with diabetes or severe disability.

“Mucormycosis” and “zygomycosis” are sometimes used interchangeably. However, zygomycota has been identified as polyphyletic, and it has not been included in modern fungal systems. Also, while zygomycosis infects Entomophthorales, mucormycosis does not include this group. Corticosteroids are widely used in the treatment of COVID-19 and reduce damage caused by the immune system itself during coronavirus infection. They contain immunosuppressants and increase blood sugar levels in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients. It is thought that both of these effects may be contributing to the course of mucormycosis.

Hope it was a suitable description of Black fungus for you. Stay safe and stay home.