Asthma Cure - Herbs And Ayurvedic Remedies, Asthma Home Remedy

Asthma Cure - Herbs And Ayurvedic Remedies, Home Remedy
By Tom Alter

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder in which the inner
lining of the respiratory tract becomes inflamed. Alternatively
it could be blocked with a layer of mucus or could become
constricted due to some other reason. All these factors could
lead to severe problems in respiration, which could even result
in death of the person.

Though is a chronic disorder, it does not manifest
itself all the time. It is exacerbated by certain triggers,
which can lead to the bouts of respiratory problems, known as
asthmatic attacks. During an asthmatic attack, there is severe
difficulty in breathing, characterized by wheezing, gasping,
shortness of breath and inability of speech. Generally an attack
does not last more than a few minutes. However, a severe attack
could kill within those few moments the attack lasts.

The exact cause of is not known. But in asthmatic
people, the attacks are caused due to some environmental factors
to which they are allergic. There are many allergenic factors in
the environment such as dust, hair, pollen, lint, smoke,
cigarette smoke, perfumes, deodorants and many others. When such
an allergen is present in the environment of the person whose
respiratory tract is inflamed, the person develops a violent
reaction. This is known as an asthmatic attack.

Asthma is known as Shwaasa roga in Ayurveda. There are five
main types of in Ayurveda: tamaka shwaasa roga, urdhwa
shwaasa roga, chinna shwaasa roga, maha shwaasa roga and kshudra
shwaasa roga. All these kinds of shwaasa roga are due to
vitiation of vata and kapha doshas. The main types of vata that
are vitiated are the praana vata and the udaana vata.

(1)Useful Herbs in the Treatment of

- Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)

Aniseed is useful in the treatment of due to its
expectorant properties.

- Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)

The bark of the arjuna plant has benefits in the treatment of
asthma. It is taken in a powder form sprinkled on the
preparation of rice and condensed milk known as kheer.

- Asafetida (Ferula fetida)

Along with whooping cough and bronchitis, asafetida is also
useful in the treatment of asthma. For better results, its gum
is taken in a mixture with honey.

- Bay Berry (Myrica nagi)

Bay berry bark is effective in the treatment of asthma. It can
be taken in the form of either a decoction or a powder.

- Bishop’s Weed (Trachyspermum ammi)

Bishop’s weed is an expectorant. It can relieve dried up phlegm
within the respiratory tract. It can be taken with buttermilk
for best results.

- Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

Black nightshade can remove the catarrh and phlegm deposited in
the bronchial tubes. Its fruits are taken for the remedy.

- Celery (Apium graveolens)

Celery has antispasmodic properties; hence it is beneficial in
the treatment of asthma. Either the herb itself or its seeds can
be used for the purpose.

- Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Clove has expectorant properties; hence it is effective in the
treatment of asthma.

- Garlic (Allium sativum)

Regular use of garlic can reduce the severity of asthmatic
attacks.

- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is used in treatment of due to its expectorant
properties.

(2)Dietary Treatments for

The following dietary guidelines must be followed in order to
reduce asthma:-

- Sour foods such as curd and buttermilk must be avoided.

- Cold fruits such as bananas, guavas, watermelons and papayas
are very risky as they can build up phlegm in the bronchial
tubes.

-

Fried and pungent foods must be avoided.

- Dry grapes are beneficial in asthmatic patients.

(3)Ayurvedic Treatment for

Sitopaladi choorna is a very common medicine taken by asthmatic
patients. It is to be taken thrice or four times a day, mixed
with honey. One alternative to sitopaladi choorna is the
pippaladi choorna.

Agastya rasayana is another popular medicine which is prepared
with Chebulic Myroblan as its main ingredient. Along with
Chyavanprasha, it is commonly prescribed to asthmatic patients.

There are some specific Ayurvedic preparations that are
prescribed in order to reduce the attacks of immediately.
These are Shwasa Kaasa Chintamani rasa, Suwarna Pushpasuga rasa,
Kanakasava, etc.

(4)Home Medications

- Mix a couple of leaves of the holy basil with honey and
consume them every morning. This is a very effective remedy to
keep asthmatic attacks away.

- When an attack is about to come, then chewing on some leaves
of the holy basil mixed with rock salt.

- In order to clean the respiratory tract, roast gram and have
them with milk just before going to bed.

- Grind some turmeric (use old turmeric for better results).
Mix one teaspoonful of this powder with one tablespoonful of
honey (again, the honey must be as old as possible). This is to
be taken orally. This recipe is believed to work even when all
other methods fail.

- For in the early stages, it is beneficial to chew on
some black pepper before going to bed.

- For temporary relief from asthmatic attacks, mix some leaves
of the holy basil with black pepper and consume them.

- One more remedy is to mix some lemon juice with ginger and
consume it once a day.

- Chewing a single fruit of the Chebulic Myroblan (harad) every
night will give tremendous relief from asthmatic attacks.

- Boil six cloves in half a cup of water. Take a teaspoonful of
this decoction with honey thrice a day.

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