Asthma is one of the major non-communicable diseases. It is a chronic condition marked by recurrent dyspnoea attacks, with airway inflammation and wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi. Life can be miserable for people who suffer from persistent allergic cough, cold and frequent allergies, and finally, Asthma over a long period of time. Their work, activities, social life, and quality of life get affected drastically by this.
Major Asthma Symptoms:
If you have 3 or more of these symptoms frequently, the chances of getting Asthma are high.
Taking preventive measures in such cases can remarkably help.
- Cough with or without sputum/common viral cough
- Frequent allergies, itchy eyes and neck
- Stretching of the skin between the ribs when inhaling or exhaling
- Cold, nasal congestions and sinusitis, Shortness of breath
- Throat infections, irritations, and ear infections
- Allergic breathlessness, Wheezing
- Rapid pulse
- Sweating
Ayushakti Brings You Some Ayurvedic Home Remedies That Could Aid in Reducing the Symptoms of Asthma:
- Ginger and Garlic Cloves
Ginger is one of the most popular herbs when it comes to controlling and recovering inflammation. A cup of ginger tea combined with 3-4 crushed garlic cloves could be an efficient treatment to release the Kapha collection in the airways, thereby limiting asthmatic attacks.
- Ginger and Turmeric Milk
You can also make this easy Ginger and Turmeric Milk and drink it twice a day. This is an all-natural treatment to reduce asthmatic attacks mainly in wintertime and seasonal changes.
- Cinnamon and Honey
This is also an easy and manageable treatment that can be taken two times a day. Just add one spoon of cinnamon and 1/4th spoon trikatu powder into a mug of hot boiling water. Allow this mix to heat for some time and add honey before sipping.
- Herbal Tea
Tea made from some authentic and natural ingredients like ajwain, tulsi, pepper, and ginger is a useful natural expectorant for asthmatics.
- Black Raisin
Take black resin, dates, honey, and long Pippali in the same quantity and make a fine paste out of it. Consume a teaspoon paste of the mixture with lukewarm milk on an empty stomach in the morning and in the evening before sleeping. It helps prevent asthma attacks.
- Mustard Oil
Massaging or rubbing brown mustard oil on a sufferer’s chest can be very beneficial. It is oftentimes used as a natural treatment for asthmatic conditions. It gives relief during an attack.
Follow a Healthy Lifestyle:
DO’S
- Deep breathing exercises
- Do light exercise, under guidance only.
- Do yoga and meditation.
- Drink lukewarm water with occasional hot salt water gargles
- Fasting once a week with warm ginger water.
DON’TS
- Avoid roaming in cloudy climates.
- Avoid polluted atmosphere, dust, smoke, use masks for that.
- Avoid cold water
- Avoid the use of air conditioners.
- Avoid taking a bath with cold water; take a warm water bath.
Takeaway:
- Anulom –Vilom pranayama is beneficial to balance breathing and pacify the symptoms of Asthma and Bronchitis.
- Other pranayamas such as Kapalbhati, Anulom- Vilom, Sitali, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, and Brahma Mudra are also helpful if practiced daily with the help of a yoga trainer.
- Meditating in the Padmasana position for at least 10 minutes creates calmness and overall well-being mentally and physically. You feel more focused and stress-free.
- Shavasana completely relaxes the body and mind, refreshing and rejuvenating. And importantly, increase your energy levels.
Here Is a Quick Home Remedy for Asthma:
- Tulsi juice 1 tsp
- Ginger juice ½ tsp
- Garlic juice ¼ tsp
- Black pepper ¼ tsp
- Hing 1 pinch
- Ajwain ¼ tsp
- Honey 3 tsp
Mix it and take it three times a day.
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Author of the Blog: Dr. Rajeshri Mehta
Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd