Ayurvedic concept :
Asthma, known as “Tamak-Shvasa” in ancient Ayurvedic science, is characterized by triad, breathlessness, cough and wheezing. It is characterized functionally by the presence of airflow obstruction. The main Doshas (humors) involved in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma are Vata (air) and Kapha (water).
Asthma, known as “Tamak-Shvasa” in ancient Ayurvedic science, is characterized by triad, breathlessness, cough and wheezing. It is characterized functionally by the presence of airflow obstruction. The main Doshas (humors) involved in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma are Vata (air) and Kapha (water).
According to Ayurveda:
The symptoms due to these two Doshas are:
Coryza, dysnoea (breathlessness) & wheezing characterized by acute condition and causing great affliction to the vital breathe. On account of the force of the paroxysm the sufferer faints, coughs and becomes motionless. While constantly coughing, one feels faint frequently. Owing to the inability to expectorate, one feels greatly and after expectorating the sputum, one feels comfort for a while. The throat is afflicted with sputum and can hardly speak. The person is not able to sleep while lying flat in his bed, because Vata (air) humor presses upon both sides. The person finds comfort in sitting posture and craves only hot things. With eyes wide open, there’s sweating on the forehead, dry mouth and breathing is easy, then once again respiration becomes violent. These paroxysms are intensified by cloudy, humid and allergic & cold environment as well as by Kapha (water) increasing foods.
When Pitta (fire) Dosha is associated with Vata (air) and Kapha (water), then it is known as Pratamaka Shavasa or dysnoea in which fever and fainting are main associated symptoms.
Herbs used:
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)- Anti tubercular property, used in cough and cold.
Puskarmool (Inula racemosa)- Useful in pleurisy and chronic cough and cold.
Lavang (Myrtus caryophyllus)- pacifying, used in chronic cough.
Mulethi (Licorice)- is expectorant, relieves the chest pain and useful in asthma.
Dalchini (Cinnamomum cassia),
Kantkari (Solanum indicum),
Bharagi (Clerodendron serratum),
Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera),
Vasa / Vansa (Adhatoda Vasika),
Pipali (piper longum),
Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica),
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Puskarmool (Inula racemosa)- Useful in pleurisy and chronic cough and cold.
Lavang (Myrtus caryophyllus)- pacifying, used in chronic cough.
Mulethi (Licorice)- is expectorant, relieves the chest pain and useful in asthma.
Dalchini (Cinnamomum cassia),
Kantkari (Solanum indicum),
Bharagi (Clerodendron serratum),
Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera),
Vasa / Vansa (Adhatoda Vasika),
Pipali (piper longum),
Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica),
For more information visit us at http://www.vedaliving.com/respiton.php
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