Asthma is characterized as "TAMAK Shwas" in Ayurveda. Most people with asthma to learn to live with his problem, and modern treatment that allows limit and control the immediate attack of asthma. Asthma treatment herbal Ayurvedic is very relevant today, because if used judiciously, can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma episodes.
For treatment, many doctors consider two types of asthma, one with a prevalence of "Kapha" and the second with a prevalence of "Vata". Some also consider a third type that is associated more with "Pitta dosha. The constitution of the patient also taken into account in deciding the course of treatment for each individual patient.
During an asthma attack, through the selection of patients according Ayurvedic Principles, patients with a strong constitution gives induced vomiting (Vaman), some are donated induced purging (Virechana), some are managed inhalation of smoke from various herbs. Patients with weak constitution oral lubricants are given drugs, drugs and medicinal soups.
Some drugs that are useful in asthma are Kanakasav, Kantakaryavaleha, Yashtimadhu (Glycerrhiza glabra) and Sameerpannag compounds. Some doctors use Mahanarayan (containing mainly Asparagus racemosus) oil and hot decoction Yashtimadhu every 5 to 10 minutes until the acute attack of asthma grants.
It is believed that inflammation chronic lung is the major cause of asthma and triggers different lead to acute crisis. Therefore, the goal of treatment between acute attacks is to reduce lung inflammation, and increase the body's immunity in general, and the mucous membrane of nose, throat and lungs, in particular. Chausastha Pippali (Treaty Piper longum), or a medical course called Vardhaman Pippali is very beneficial. Products similar products that contain Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) as Chyawanprashavaleha, and avaleha Dhatri Bhallatak (Anacardium Semicarpus) Bhallatakasav also used. Samasharkar Churna, Hingashtaka Churna, Karpuradi Churna, Rasa Sanjivani Vati Parpati and also used with good results. Several combinations are available according plants containing drugs effective in pill form that can be taken by mouth with ease. Patient selection is very important, as all medications do not benefit all patients.
Patients often have a worsening of asthma with the onset of winter or the monsoon (rainy season). Patients with a strong constitution may have been induced vomiting before the onset of the seasons, to prevent asthma crisis during these seasons. However, these procedures are best done by qualified professionals with experience in the well-equipped clinics.
All asthmatics should have a rapid lunch and light dinner. It is best to avoid known triggers and refrigerated foods and fermented. You should use acceptable amounts of ginger and garlic in food daily. Many people enjoy using hot water to drink. However, some patients have worsening of asthma with increasing acidity. These patients must modify their diet accordingly, in May and require different medications altogether.
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is Chief Ayurvedic Physician at Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic based at Thane, Maharashtra, India. He is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com His blog, titled “Herbal Medicines”, can be seen at http://www.ayurvedicherbalmedicines.blogspot.com Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, B.A.M.S., has clinical experience of 22 years and clinical research experience of 9 years. He has published his findings of herbal treatment of HIV / AIDS in 55 patients in the Bombay Hospital Journal, Mumbai, India, July 2005 issue . He has also successfully completed a clinical trial of herbal extract medicines in Schizophrenia compared to modern anti-psychotics, in 200 patients( See http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00483964 ). He has also conducted preliminary studies of Ayurvedic herbal extracts in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Mental Retardation, Tobacco and Alcohol Addiction, Age Related Macular Degeneration and different types of Cancer.
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