Ayurvedic Insights into Management of Tamaka Shwasa wrt Bronchial Asthama

Abstract

Ayurveda is well known for treating chronic diseases since ancient ages, through its principles and by healthy life style choices. Tamaka shwasa, is one such chronic respiratory disorder where in Pranavaha Srothas is involved. It is one among 5 types of Swasa Roga, where Kapha and Vata doshas are predominantly involved, presenting with night exhaberation of wheeze and breathlessness. The symptoms of Tamaka Shwasa can be approximated to bronchial asthama. Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, that is associated with airway hyper responsiveness leading to recurrent episodes of breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing. These episodes are usually associated with widespread airflow obstruction, that is reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. This is a single case study of 45 years female patient, diagnosed with Tamaka Shwasa

exhibiting symptoms of, episodes of breathless aggravating at night, along with wheeze, malaise, fatigue, and multiple joint pain since 8 years for which she was treated with Sadhyo Vamana, Shunti Varti Dhoomapana and Choorna Pinda Sweda. The patient reported significant improvement in the symptoms of the disease.