Management of Tamakashwasa with special reference to Bronchial Asthama by Ayurvedic treatment: A conceptual study
Department of Kayachikitsa, M.A.M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyala, Malwadi, Hadapasar, Pune - 411028, Maharashtra State, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 17(01), 555-559
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.17.1.0082
Publication history:
Received on 08 December 2022; revised on 16 January 2023; accepted on 19 January 2023
Abstract:
RespirationistheevidentfeatureoflifewhichiscarriedoutbyPranavayu.Thissolesignoflife is affected in this disease Tamaka Shwasa, causing an impediment to the Respiratory function. Shwasaword indicates both physiological and pathological state of respiration. Ayurvedic texts have mentioned Tamaka Shwasa under the various types of Shwasa roga. Disease Tamaka Shwasa can be correlated with the disease Bronchial Asthma on the basis of its features & etiopathogenesis.
Tamaka Shwasa is considered as Yapya (palliable) because this type of Shwasa roga is not only difficult to treat but also has a repetitive nature. Bronchial Asthma calls the attention of Medical world due to significant burden interms of healthcare costs as well as lost productivity and reduced participation in family life. The Science of Life – Ayurveda is the best way to effectively & safely manage the condition without inducing any drug dependency where various Shodhana procedures and use of internal medication not only detoxifies thebody but also provides nutrition & increases the elasticity of lung tissue & develops natural immunity of the body thus decreasing episodic recurrence of the disease and providing long term relief to the patient.
Keywords:
Tamaka Shwasa; Bronchial Asthma; Ayurveda; Treatment
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