Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system in which the airways are inflammated and obstructed. This results in difficulty in breathing followed by persistent coughing. It is also characterised by chest tightness and growing uneasiness to breathe. It is common among all age groups. The symptoms of Asthma include coughing, increased pulse rate, increased respiratory rate, shortness of breath and subsequent fatigue. Asthma is common triggered by causes such as dust, medications, allergy, stress, anger, chemical fumes, heredity factors and pets.
In this article we shall look into 10 Siddha medications that are helpful in treatment of Asthma:
01. Mixture of Fenugreek Decoction, honey and fresh ginger juice
The mixture of a cup of fenugreek decoction, a spoonful of honey and fresh ginger juice act as an excellent Siddha medicine. This mixture when consumed acts an expectorant that detoxifies the lungs.
02. Garlic Tea
Garlic tea is useful in clearing the congestion of lungs thus helping in breathing. Garlic tea can be prepared by boiling 10 cloves of garlic in a glass of water. The tea should be consumed once a day.
03. Turmeric
Turmeric when consumed with a cup of milk will give a good result to treat asthma due to its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The mixture of Menthol and Tulsi leaves are crushed and the paste is added to water and boiled. Drinking this mixture gives rewarding results for treating asthma by controlling the respiratory tract inflammation and helps in easy breathing.
05. Tulsi
Tulsi has very good expectorant properties. The mixture of crushed Tulsi leaves and honey when consumed gives relief from Asthma.
06. Betel (Vetrilai) juice
Vetrilai juice when consumed with pepper at night before going to bed helps in controlling the wheezing and breathlessness in Asthma patients.
07. Ginger tea
Ginger tea is prepared by soaking an inch of ginger in water and then boiling it. Ginger tea is a Siddha medicine for asthma. The consumption of the tea in the morning and evening reaps great benefits to the user.
08. Mixture of Piper Longum and Wood-apple
Piper Longum when mixed with the pulp of wood apple and boiled in water, will allow easier breathing on consumption. Thus it helps ease the patient of Asthma.
09. Coffee
Caffeine as a Siddha medicine is known for its bronchodilator effect that helps to open the airways. So a cup of coffee can help to reduce congestion, thus allowing easier breathing and relief from asthma.
Lemon contains Vitamin C and antioxidants in good amounts that helps in controlling Asthma.
Asthma is a serious chronic ailment that can pose considerable risk to life when not treated adequately. The above Siddha cures for Asthma have been mentioned for informative purposes only. In case of severity of Asthma, it is sincerely advised to the readers to consult a doctor immediately. Do not follow self-prescription in any case. While Siddha benefits the human body considerably, it is not preferable in extreme cases of Asthma.
Note: Kindly consult a doctor or a registered medical practitioner before attempting any of the cures suggested on Ayushology.com
