Can Asthma be treated with Ayurvedic Treatment?

Asthma is a respiratory problem which is characterized by narrowing of the airways. The disease can be seen in every age group even in the kids or aged people. This disease occurs when the body responses to a trigger such as frequent exposure to cold air, allergens in the air, emotional stress or heavy exercise. The airways get narrow and these symptoms like the tightness of the chest, wheezing noise while breathing, etc can be found in a patient. Ayurveda can help in managing asthma with its amazing Ayurvedic remedies. Yes, asthma can be cure with Ayurvedic treatment if followed in the right guidance of an expert. 

Causes of Asthma – 

The most notable Ayurvedic scholar Vagbhata has defined the causes and onset of asthma. According to him, all the cause of Asthma includes – 

• Indulgence in a Kapha and Vata vitiating diet and lifestyle 

• Excessive intake of cold water, salt, yogurt or any cold ingredient 

• Prolonged indigestion causing accumulation of metabolism waste in the body 

• More often exposed to dust, smoke, and irritants

• Staying in humid, cold, and damp areas. 

Vagbhata has also mentioned some other possible causes of asthma-like chronic diarrhea, excessive vomiting, anemia, fever, excessive exposure to smoke, strong wind, smoke, etc. 

Ayurvedic treatment for Asthma –

• Take black pepper with dry ginger powder, add 3-4 cloves and boil in water. When ¼ water is left, strain, and consume it warm.

• Take 10 basil leaves and boil it with a pinch of turmeric, strain and drink 3-4 times a day. 

• Make a paste of black resins, dates, long pepper, and licorice of 1tbsp and mix it well with honey.

• Boil a cup of milk with a tbsp of turmeric and ¼th quarter of dried ginger powder at night. 

• Boil licorice with dry ginger in a glass of water and wait till 1/4th quarter remains. Sip the water throughout the day. 

Suggested dietary changes for Managing Asthma – 

• Avoid processed foods or rich in preservatives. 

• Avoid sour food. 

• Avoid heavy meals

• Eat a light dinner

• Avoid food kept in cooling in nature like rice, lentils, yogurt, buttermilk, bananas, or anything which  increases Kapha dosha

Are Yoga and meditation beneficial for Asthma?

An ancient ayurvedic medicine, yoga works wonderfully in improving strength, the capacity of the lungs, and flexibility. All these three components are best to improve overall fitness. Yoga practices can serve to expand awareness, giving insight into the cause and effect. It has been clinically seen in asthmatic patients, that yoga therapy can improve the functioning of the lungs and reduces the frequency of exacerbation. It focuses on breathing and promotes relaxation to the body. The most popular yoga exercise pranayama is beneficial in developing respiratory capacity by moving and strengthening the diaphragm that increases the lung air capacity flexibility of lung tissue, trachea, and pleura. 

Meditation is beneficial effects on personality, emotions, and psyche. Yoga relaxes deeply practice while providing relaxation to the physical, mental, emotional, and body psychic. Every asana of yoga is somehow beneficial in curing asthma as enhances breathe and more. 

The conservative medical approach for treating asthma is predominantly symptom oriented and fairly useless with respecting to the actual cause of illness. While considering that the mounting stress is equally contributing in a big way towards the continuously getting the worse intensity of such illnesses, natural meditative processes that relax mind should always be preferred. Before starting any ayurvedic treatment consult an Ayurveda practitioner who can assist you in the right way and suggest you correct medications. Stick to your ayurvedic treatment for asthma for safe and sure experience in curing the disease.