Asthma
Ayurveda identifies Asthma or tamakaswasa as one of the five varieties of respiratory diseases, but is one that can be controlled through therapies and special routines. Asthma is a disease that occurs due to Vatha and Kapha doshas, beginning in the stomach and progressing to the respiratory organs. So, the treatment procedures would focus on moving the excess Kapha back to the stomach and finally eliminating it from the body.
Asthma Symptoms
- Constant cough
- Chronic nasal discharge and neck pain or stiffness
- Fast and heavy breathing
- Inability to breathe if coughing does not remove obstructing phlegm
- Sore throat, inflammation, and speech difficulties
- Loss of sleep due to breathing problems
- Laboured breathing while lying down
Asthma Causes
- Toxin build-up in the body due to poor digestion
- Imbalance and deterioration of nervous system, strength, and stability
- Chronic stress
- Decrease in body’s self-healing ability
Asthma Treatments
Treatment for the disease would be altered based on the individual’s bodily constitution and specific requirements. However, the overall treatment would be focused on assuaging the vatha and kapha doshas. This is mainly achieved through the following steps:
- Panchakarma detoxification
- Herbal therapies to increase system strength
- Fast and heavy breathing
- Diet targeted to pacify the vatha and kapha dosha
- Stress management through Yoga practises
- Respiratory exercises such as Pranayama
- Herbalized oil massages