Ayurvedic Remedies for Asthma

About Asthma

Asthma, an inflammatory disease affects the airways to and from the lungs. There are a lot of people from various parts of the globe suffering from various types of allergies. One of them is asthma, which is associated to respiratory problems and lungs. People irrespective of any age group are affected from it. However, it is mostly detected in children. The ailment shows harmful impact, especially during cold, rainy and cloudy climatic conditions. The frequency and intensity of asthma attacks get increased during these environmental zones.

Due to over consumption of Kaphaj Aahara, Vihara (dietary and life style habits) like more intake of heavy, cold, sticky, lubricated food items, sleeping during day, no work out etc. causes vitiation of Kapha dosha (One of the physical energy in body). This vitiated Kapha dosha causes obstructions of respiratory channels and again vitiate Vata dosha. Therefore Vata's natural flow is obstructed and again it leads to channels obstructions. All this causes narrowing of windpipe and symptoms of asthma are developed.

Major Causes of Asthma

• Smoking at the time of pregnancy
• Air pollution
• Increased concentration of ozone
• Indoor organic materials exposure

Common Symptoms of Asthma

• Pus like sputum
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Breath Shortness
• Chest Tightness

Lungs and Their Function

Lungs are a pair of spongy air filled sacs located on either side of the chest inside the rib cage. These are one of the most important organs responsible for maintaining vitality of the body. Trachea or the windpipe is responsible for carrying the air through the lungs and the connecting bronchial tree.

Lungs are the primary organs that carry out the oxygenation of the blood and remove carbon di oxide and other waste metabolites as it passes through it. This process takes place at the site of the alveoli present in the lungs.

Lungs in Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine with such detailed and universal principles that are applicable even today. Lungs are known as "Phuphus" in Ayurveda. Any kind of disorder in the lungs occurs because of any blockage in the respiratory channels of the body.