Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory disease that is characterized by narrowing of the airways. This happens when the body responses to a trigger such as exposure to cold air, allergens in the air, emotional stress or heavy exercise. When the airways narrow, patients show symptoms such as tightness of the chest, wheezing noise while breathing, coughing and shortness of breath. Asthma treatment at Jiva Ayurveda is completely personalized with customized medicines, diet and lifestyle.

Asthma is caused because of excessive intake of Vata (cold), consuming Kapha aggravating food items, weakening of the lung tissues, and problems caused by lung diseases. Environmental and lifestyle factors also play a role in asthma. Consuming cold or stale foods is not easy to digest and leads to the formation of ama (mucus) thereby causing a blockage in the respiratory channel and difficulty in breathing. Living in a cold and damp environment is also a reason for asthma.

• Ginger and Garlic Cloves: 

Ginger is one of the most trusted herbs when it comes to deal with inflammation. Half a cup of ginger tea mixed with 2-3 crushed garlic cloves could prove to be an effective remedy to release the Kapha accumulation in the airways, thereby preventing asthmatic attacks. 

• Ginger and Turmeric Powder

You can also make yourself a quick ginger and turmeric tea too. Boil a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in a glass of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to it. If taken twice a day, this Ayurvedic remedy could reduce the frequency of asthma attacks.

• Cinnamon and Honey

“Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4th teaspoon trikatu into a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes and add 1 teaspoon of honey before drinking,” suggests Dr. Vasant Lad in his book on Ayurvedic remedies. Take this twice a day for maximum benefits. 

• licorice and GingeL

licorice also is known as mulethi in Hindi is also loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. Dr. Lad in his book also suggests drinking a tea made with half teaspoon licorice and half teaspoon of ginger for managing asthma and it’s symptoms. 

• Bay leaf

CommentsHalf teaspoon of bay leaf and 1/4th teaspoon of pippali mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey taken two to three times a day may also help prevent chronic symptoms of asthma.