Ayurvedic Asthma Herbal Care

Introduction

This is characterized by repeated attacks of breathing difficulty. Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring acute episodes (attacks) of breathing problems such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms occur because the inflammation makes the airways overreact to a variety of stimuli including physical activity, upper respiratory infections, allergens, and irritants. Exposure to these stimuli--often called triggers--creates more swelling and blocking of the airways. Asthma episodes can be mild, moderate, or even life-threatening. Vigorous exercise will cause symptoms for most students with asthma if their asthma is not well-controlled. Some children experience symptoms only when they exercise.

Causes:

o Genetic factors.
o Allergen exposure
o Pollens
o House dust mites
o Molds
o Cockroaches
o Viral respiratory infections
o Common cold
o Flu
o Tobacco smoke
o Certain environmental pollutants
o Fumes
o Air pollution
o Strong odors
o Exercise
o Yelling
o Crying
o Laughing
o Stress
o Weather changes
o Cold air
o Aspirin
o Certain medications
o Pets
o Birds
o Farm animals
o Car exhaust fumes

Ayurvedic (ayurveda) treatment for Asthma

Herb name: Elecampane

Botanical Name: Inula spp. root

Introduction: Elecampane is one of our largest herbaceous plants. It is found widely distributed throughout England, though can scarcely be termed common, occurring only locally, in damp pastures and shady ground. It is probably a true native plant in southern England, but where found farther north may have originally only been an escape from cultivation, as it was cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant, being a common remedy for sicknesses in the Middle Ages

Action:

• Tonic herb for repiratory system.
• Decreases asthma attacks
• soothes the bronchial tube linings
• Helps recovery by improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
• Rejuvenation properties

Contra-indications:

Not recommended during pregnancy, while nursing, persons with High Blood Pressure. If you have inflamations, skin diseases, liver dieases, infections, cancer or are prone to excess heat in the body

Disclaimer

This remedy has been traditionally used for hundreds of years for specific ailments based on Herbal Folklore both eastern and western. No clinical proof has been made.
If you have a serious disease, we suggest that you consult a qualified doctor who understands alternative health care before combining herbal medicine with allopathic medicine. We suggest that you take these remedies based on your faith and knowledge of Ayurveda. For this reason, methods used to prepare these primitive remedies in many cases are omitted. Do not use any remedy described without the advice of a professional health practitioner.