Treatment of Asthma
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE for Asthma Herbs for asthma Tulsi The chemical constituents present in Tulsi namely oleonolic acid, urosolic acid help in alleviating infection/allergy induced airway inflammation. It modulates healthy immune response and supports early recovery from respiratory tract illness like asthma, bronchial Asthma & bronchitis. TULSI serves as a best herb for asthma & bronchial cough as it helps to counter it with first dose. Unlike other bronchodialtors it does not have a sedative action nor it have any harmful side effects, so it is considered a perfect herb which serves as bronchodilator. • Composition: Each capsule contains: Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum) Aerial part extract - 250 mg Dosage for Adults 1-2 capsules morning evening after meals with lukewarm water Dosage for children below 14 years of age 1 capsule after meals morning evening after meals with lukewarm water. Price : same as herbs Vasaka Vasa – Adhatoda vasica vasaka is one the best herbs for asthma, bronchitis and excess mucous condition. This is such a powerful an herb that even allopathic companies market with the tag line – “With Vasaka effect” 1. Despite of the fact that it cools the respiratory tract, also it dilates it & make the phlegm to move out. 2. Vasaka is one of the best herbs for asthma as it reduces bronchial inflammation and open it for airways passage, helps phlegm movement and ultimately relieves chest congestion. 3. It suppresses cough, loosens phlegm, thin bronchial secretions and improves lung functioning. 4. Ayurvedic treatment for asthma is incomplete without this herb as it reduces cough within few days & makes respiration better for asthmatic patient. 5. Unlike all allopathic prescriptions are habit forming and they carry a load of side effects but vasaka use is side effect less. Indications • Cough with phlegm of varied etiology. • Bronchitis & Bronchial Asthma. • Non-specific & recurrent respiratory tract inflammations. • One of the best herb for cough & bronchial cough/asthma Composition: Each capsule contains: Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) leaf extract – 250 mg. Dosage Recommendation: Turmeric Turmeric one of the best herbs for cough. Turmeric/ Haridra is kapha- vata-nashaka(Because of its hotness, it balances Vata and Kapha). It is tridoshhar herbs as explained, Pittasarak by Ushna veerya, Pittashamak by Tikta rasa. Because of its dryness, pungent and bitter taste, it balances Kapha, due to bitterness, it balances Pitta. Hence it balances all the three Doshas. Role of turmeric in asthma It acts like Antibiotic & bronchodialator. Muco-purulent & analgesic property is also exhibited by turmeric. Antibacterial & Antiseptic- kills staph & other infections, and heals wounds. One of the best herbs used in the Ayurvedic treatment for cough where lung involvement is maximum. Fight allergies, Useful in Asthma, heals lungs. Best herb for lung cancer. Very much useful n Bronchitis, Common Cold, Headaches All these properties make turmeric one of the best herb for cough. For chronic cough patients: curcumin 95% extract is available with advanceayurveda. Price: for curcumin 95% : ashth avleha kas ex cough swas kas har vati swar kas har churan SWAS KUTHAR RAS It is a classical ayurvedic medicine for asthma and bronchial cough. Shwas Kuthar Ras Uses: It is used in treatment of cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, anorexia, indigestion. For acute and chronic Asthma, Brochitis, Allergic Bronchiti ►Twitter: twitter.com/dr_shridhar7 ►Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceayurveda ►Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.aggarwal/
