Air pollution is an unfortunate reality of urban living. What’s worse, these noxious fumes beget respiratory illnesses such as asthma. In fact, a 2019 Lancet study found that 350,000 Indian children were battling asthma caused by traffic-led pollution in 2015. This is the second highest incidence in the world. Imagine that.
And it’s not just pollution or cold weather; poor lifestyle choices (dehydration, unhealthy diet, stress, etc) and several genetic factors can also be triggers. Welcome to a world of difficulty in breathing, coughing, and wheezing.
Ever wondered: Can Ayurveda cure asthma? The answer is: YES, YES, YES! A thousand times over.
Understanding Svasa Roga
Ancient Ayurvedic texts have much to say about asthma or svasa roga – literally translated it means illness of the breath.
It theorizes that Tamaka Swasa aka bronchial asthma (the most common form) originates in the Pitta (stomach) due to the creation of ama (toxins) in the body. Then, it goes on to afflict the lungs and bronchi, leading to thick, slimy phlegm (kapha) and inflammation/constriction of the airways.
Ultimately, the smooth flow of air is blocked – leading to an imbalance in the prana (life forces) causing an asthmatic attack.
Asthma Prevention & Cure with Ayurveda
Allopathic doctors automatically prescribe corticosteroid-infused inhalers and bronchodilators that not only cause significant side-effects but also only treat the symptoms not the source. This is proven to be quite troublesome.
Now that we know how Ayurveda views asthma, the question that arises is – How to treat asthma naturally? Ditto finding a pure and wholesome bronchitis cure.
It’s a staggered process but with bronchial asthma, the goal would be to remove the excess kapha from the body – correcting the very root cause of the condition. This is a two step process:
- First, two all-natural Ayurvedic purification procedures – Virechana and Vamana. Virechana involves consuming an herbal laxative, while Vamana is induced therapeutic vomiting. Both help eliminate toxins from the body.
- Next, is Rasayana Therapy that aids in re-establishing balance of body and mind via oral supplements and lifestyle changes.
In this stage, asthma patients are asked to avoid exposure to cold, polluted environments, excessive exercise and so on. Also, they are encouraged to practice yoga, especially controlled breathing (pranayama), to improve lung strength and capacity.
Additionally, diet forms a big part of this therapy. Consumption of cold food and drinks and mucus forming edibles, such as milk and its byproducts, are restricted. Patients are also given healing foods, such as thyme and ivy leaf, that stimulate the body’s repair and rejuvenation.
Did you know that thyme is an herb prescribed as a natural bronchodilator – both by Ayurvedic and Western medicine practitioners? It also has antibacterial, antifungal and spasmolytic properties, and provides cough relief. At the same time, ivy leaf is well-known for relaxing the airways and eliminating thick mucus.
Luckily, the goodness of thyme and ivy leaf extract are brought together in a wholesome mixture called BronchiCure, India’s first lung protection herbal syrup. This pairing was also proven to be effective in reducing symptoms of acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), in a controlled trial – thus having the potential to reduce our dependence on antibiotics. It can also be consumed as a preventive supplement, for those with a predisposition for respiratory illnesses such as difficulty in breathing.
Some FAQs
Can Ayurveda cure asthma?
The answer is: YES, YES, YES! A thousand times over.
How to treat asthma naturally?
It’s a staggered process but with bronchial asthma, the goal would be to remove the excess kapha from the body – correcting the very root cause of the condition. This is a two step process:
- First, two all-natural Ayurvedic purification procedures – Virechana and Vamana.
- Next, is Rasayana Therapy that aids in re-establishing balance of body and mind via oral supplements and lifestyle changes.
How to treat bronchitis?
It’s a staggered process but with bronchial asthma, the goal would be to remove the excess kapha from the body – correcting the very root cause of the condition. This is a two step process:
- First, two all-natural Ayurvedic purification procedures – Virechana and Vamana.
- Next, is Rasayana Therapy that aids in re-establishing balance of body and mind via oral supplements and lifestyle changes.
What is the best asthma medicine?
Luckily, the goodness of thyme and ivy leaf extract are brought together in a wholesome mixture called BronchiCure, India’s first lung protection herbal syrup.