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Asthma (Tamaka Shwasa)

Tamaka Shwasa (bronchial asthma) is Kapha excess + Vata aggravation in Pranavaha Srotas. Ayurveda reduces frequency + severity of attacks; never replace your prescribed inhaler without your pulmonologist's approval.

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Dosha involvedkaphavata

Ayurvedic understanding

Charaka describes 5 types of Shwasa (dyspnoea) — Tamaka Shwasa corresponds to modern bronchial asthma. Etiology: Kapha-Medas dushti combined with Vata Pranavaha-srotas vitiation. Triggers: cold + damp climate, Kapha-heavy diet, allergens, stress. Ayurveda treats the predisposition (Prakriti correction) rather than only the acute attack.

Kerala treatments

Vasarishta is the classical Tamaka Shwasa formulation — taken twice daily, reduces attack frequency over 3–6 months. Sitopaladi Choornam with honey for productive cough. Vamana Panchakarma (controlled emesis under physician supervision) clears excess Kapha and is the most disease-modifying intervention available. Inhalers must continue.

Classical formulations

Selected by Ayurvedic Snehana / Shamana criteria. Always under a verified doctor's supervision — these are not over-the-counter recommendations.

Vasarishta

वासारिष्ट

Daily Shwasa-hara

— Bhaishajya Ratnavali

Kanakasava

कनकासव

Severe bronchospasm

Sitopaladi Choornam

सितोपलादि चूर्ण

Cough + bronchial congestion

Pippali Rasayana

पिप्पली रसायन

Long-term Vata-Kapha Rasayana

Lifestyle & Aahar-Vihar

•Continue your prescribed inhaler — Ayurveda complements, never replaces.
•Eliminate Kapha aggravators: dairy after evening, cold/iced drinks, deep-fried food.
•Steam inhalation with Tulsi + Pudina at first sign of congestion.
•Daily Pranayama: Anuloma-Viloma + Bhastrika (only outside attack), starting from 5 min.
•Avoid dust, smoke, AC drafts. Use HEPA filter if possible.

Important

This page is a structured Ayurvedic reference for patient education. It is not a substitute for individual clinical evaluation. Self-medication with Ayurvedic herbs and formulations — particularly Rasaushadhis (mineral preparations) — can cause harm without proper supervision. Always consult a verified BAMS doctor before starting treatment.

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