Asthma is a lung disease due to which a person has difficulty in breathing. It is a disease related to the airways in the lungs. In case of asthma, the respiratory tract gets swollen and the respiratory tract gets narrowed. Air passes in and out of the lungs through these airways i.e. bronchial tubes and in asthma these airways remain swollen.
In Ayurvedic, asthma is called ‘Tamaka Shwasa’. It is considered to be a disorder of the respiratory system due to the imbalance of doshas.
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine. It emphasizes balance between mind, body and spirit. Treatment of asthma involves balancing the doshas and establishing harmony in the body. Imbalances in specific doshas cause specific symptoms. Therefore, it is important to first identify the fault. For example, dry cough and wheezing occurs in asthma caused by Vata dosha.
How Ayurvedic Treatment work for Asthma ?
The lungs are cleansed, toxins are removed, and infections and inflammations are treated. Asthma problems cause irregularities in mucus production in the body. The aim of Ayurvedic Asthma treatment is to get rid of the sticky substance (phlegm) that builds up in the airways and causes coughing. This helps in several ways:
This prevents infection from taking hold in the airways. This prevents further mucus production and increased coughing
Panchakarma is a very effective and excellent remedy for asthma. Our airways are like tubes that carry air to our lungs. In asthma, these tubes become swollen and irritated. It can be caused by things like dust, pollen, cold air, exercise, and even stress. This irritation can narrow the tubes making breathing difficult.