Mahalaxmi vilas ras 1-0-1 after food with water Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Yastimadhu churan 1tsp twice daily before food with honey Chyavanprash 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk Learn pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati, practice daily 5-10 minutes daily Steam inhalation once daily Nasya anu tel daily 2 drops in both nostril once daily
In Ayurveda, managing asthma requires a focus on balancing the Kapha dosha, which can be aggravated in conditions like yours. It’s great to hear that you’ve been managing your symptoms well, but to ensure long-term relief and potentially identify triggers, consider these suggestions.
First, regarding tests for asthma, in Ayurveda we don’t have specific ‘tests’ equivalent to allopathic methods like spirometry. Instead, we observe symptoms and body reactions over time. If your symptoms are under control with minimal flare-ups, and you’re generally comfortable breathing, it’s a good sign. However, if you wish for clinical reassurance, seeking a pulmonary function test might be helpful, but that’s more under an allopathic approach.
Now, about your concern with milk. Milk can increase Kapha and lead to mucous production, which might explain the throat congestion you’re experiencing. You could try switching to alternatives like almond milk or goat milk, which may be easier on your system. If you wish to consume cow’s milk, consider boiling it with a pinch of turmeric and ginger—this can help mitigate the mucous-producing quality of milk.
For preventive care and better breathing support, consider practicing pranayama exercises daily, especially Anulom Vilom and Kapalabhati. These enhance lung function and clear up respiratory pathways. Also, a decoction with Tulsi leaves, ginger, and black pepper might serve you well, sipping it once or twice a day to bolster your respiratory health.
Dietary shifts can help too; avoid cold, heavy, and oily foods, focusing more on warm, easily digestible meals with spices like cumin, coriander, and asafoetida. Regular yoga, particularly poses like Matsyasana and Bhujangasana, can boost lung capacity and overall vitality.
Lastly, consider consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner for a more personalized approach tailored to your constitution (prakriti) and lifestyle, ensuring all recommendations align with your specific needs and conditions.
