Home Remedies for Asthma

In Ayurveda Asthma known as “Tamak Shwas”

Asthma is known as Thamaka Shvasa in Ayurveda. Its caused by vitiation of Vata and Kapha dosha in body. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the airways. Asthma originates from an affliction of the stomach and gastro-intestinal tract. This can be confirmed from the fact that in initial stages of the disease. Patient shows sign of indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation. Though lungs are mainly effected . Constant pressure on lungs affects the heart. Therefore while treating the disease, proper attention is given to the working of stomach, bowel, lungs, nasal region as well as heart in chronic conditions.

Although over the counter medication can decrease symptoms. Natural home remedies Asthma offer instant and effective relief.

Characteristic Symptom

Ayurvedic View

In Ayurvedic medicine ‘Tamaka Shwasa’ and is considered to be a disorder of the respiratory systems caused by an imbalance of the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. In Ayurvedic remedies for asthma involves balancing the doshas and restoring harmony in the body. According to Ayurveda it is important to first identify responsible  dosha Asthmatic symptoms. For instance:

1. Vata Asthma is characterized by a dry cough and wheezing; which may be triggered by exposure to dry and cold weather.
2. Pitta (fire element) Asthma is characterized by heat, inflammation, and a burning feeling in the chest. This is usually triggered by infection, allergens, and pollution.
3. Kapha Asthma is described as a feeling of congestion, along with heavy mucus production. It can be triggered by exposure to allergens, certain foods, and damp environments.

Asthma Home Remedies

1. It is prime importance to become aware of the allergens that trigger the symptoms, and try to avoid them.
2. Take one tablespoon turmeric powder twice a day along with warm water.
3. Prepare a decoction by boiling equal part of ginger, holy basil, and black pepper. Take this along with half table spoon of honey.
4. Prepare a powder from dried and pounded black pepper, ginger, pippali. Take one table spoon of powder along with warm water, twice a day. This will help in bronchial spasm.
5. Take one table spoon of honey and few drops on ginger juice on an empty stomach in the morning.
6. Inhale fumes produced by boiling Ajjwain in water, is best Ayurvedic remedies Asthma.
7. Add two or three cloves of garlic to glass of milk. Boil for some time and drink it hot. It is natural remedies for asthma
8. In bronchial asthma, phlegm remains stuck in the bronchioles. Ajjwain helps to reduce excessive production of phlegm. Take it in powder form twice daily.
9. Tulsi contains specific anti-asthematic properties. Extract fresh juice by pounding some leaves and take juice twice a day.
10. Extract juice in equal quantity from fresh mint leaves and ginger. Take 5 to 10 ml of this mixture twice a with honey.