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Lungs detox cleanse in ayurveda - #25980
Vamshi
How to clear the smoked lungs detox with ayurveda medicine . Is it possible to cleanse the lungs detox . Is there any side affects could happen while cleanse the detox of lungs. Is there any possible way
Age: 31
Tight right chest pain
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Hi Vamshi
Since you are having tight chest pain please do consult a Cardiologist/ Pulmanologist as soon as possible and do the needed diagnostic tests for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Take chyavanprash 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk will help improve lung function and also improve immunity
Do pranayam daily slowly to start with lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati.
Steam inhalation twice daily
Put 1tsp of turmeric powder in milk boil and drink leukwarm daily at night before bedtime.
Avoid fried foods, citrus fruits.
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Avoid addiction if any.
Avoid chilled, packed and processed food.
Breathing exercise.
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hello Vamshi,
Let me first say this — your body wants to heal. The lungs are very intelligent organs. Even after years of smoking, if you stop and support them with the right food, herbs, and therapies, they slowly begin to repair themselves.
Now, when we smoke for long periods, the Pranavaha Srotas (the channels that carry breath and oxygen) get coated with toxins. In Ayurveda, we call this Ama (toxic residue). This ama blocks the movement of Prana Vayu, the life-force air, which affects breathing, energy, and sometimes even your mind — because breath is deeply connected to our emotional state too.
Symptoms like chest heaviness, shallow breathing, phlegm, coughing, fatigue, or brain fog can all be signs of these blocked channels. But here's the beautiful part: Ayurveda believes the lungs can regenerate, especially when you use herbs that are Shwasahara (anti-respiratory distress), Rasayana (rejuvenating), and Lekhana (mucus-clearing).
And no — if detox is done gently with the right Rasayana support, side effects are rare. In fact, most people report feeling lighter, breathing deeper, and even sleeping better.
Prescription (Ayurvedic Medicine for Lung Detox – 2 months):
Sitopaladi Churna – 1/2 tsp with honey twice a day after food
[Clears phlegm and soothes lung tissue]
Vasavaleha – 1 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals
[Heals lung lining, good for smokers’ lungs]
Kanakasava – 15 ml with equal water twice a day after meals
[Bronchodilator, clears Kapha from lungs]
Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk
[Works as a systemic anti-inflammatory, helps allergic and inflamed lungs]
Talisadi Churna – 1/2 tsp with honey twice a day (especially if cough or phlegm is there)
Supportive External Therapy (Optional):
Nasya Karma: 2 drops of Anu Taila or Shadbindu Taila in each nostril after steam inhalation, daily in the morning
(helps clean the upper respiratory pathway)
Steam inhalation: with tulsi + ajwain + eucalyptus oil, once daily
Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm Vatahara oil like Dhanwantaram Taila, followed by a warm water bath – 2–3 times a week
Diet Tips:
Avoid cold water, cold milk, and curd — all of which aggravate Kapha in the lungs
Take warm water sips throughout the day
Eat light, warm, and freshly cooked food — moong soup, vegetable stew, rice, jeera-ajwain water
Add turmeric, black pepper, ginger to your food daily
Optional Investigations (only if you have symptoms):
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
Chest X-ray
CRP, ESR (to check inflammation)
CBC
O2 saturation (Pulse oximeter readings)
This is a powerful window for you — your body is ready to cleanse, and Ayurveda can be your strongest ally. You don’t have to feel weighed down by the past. Your lungs can absolutely feel fresher, stronger, and freer again — it just needs a few weeks of consistency and faith.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me.
Take care,
Regards, dr.Karthika
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Don't worry vamshi,
First of all stop smoking..
And start taking 1.Dashmoolkatutrayakashaya 20 ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day.
2.Aarogyavardhini vati 1-0-1
3.vyoshadi vati 2-0-2
Steam inhalation with HALIN drops Nagarjuna.
And then start taking Pippalirasayanam...
Visit nearby panchkarma centre for VAMANA KARMA..
Follow up after 15 days..
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HELLO VAMSHI,
YES, Ayurveda provides several approaches to support lung detoxification, especially for people with a history of smoking or exposure to environmental toxins. While ayurveda cannot reverse severe damage ( like emphysema), it can support natural lung cleansing, improve breathing, and reduce inflammation.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF LUNG HEALTH
In ayurveda, lung health is primarily governed by
-Prana vata= governs respiration
-Udana vata= controls speech, strength and exhalation
- Avalambaka kapha= located in the lungs and heart, maintains moisture and protection
Smoking leads to aggravated Vata and Kapha, causes Ama(toxins) accumulation, and weakens Agni(digestive/metabolic fire)
This protocol combines internal medications, rejuvination , cleansing therapies(panchakarma) and external treatments, all directed at reversing kapha accumulation, clearing toxins, and restoring Ojas(vitality)
I WILL STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TO GO FOR PANCHAKARMA DETOX- AT NEARBY CLINIC
1) VAMANA= clears excess kapha from lungs and stomach
2) NASYA= clears nasal and respiratory passages
3) DHUMAPANA= clears excess mucus using herbal smoke
4) ABHYANGA + SWEDANA= opens channels, removes toxins
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + GODANTI BHASMA + ABHRAK BHASMA
= mix all in equal quantity, 2 gm with honey after meals twice daily
= for cough, mucus, lung inflammation
2) TALISADI CHURNA + TRIKATU CHURNA
= 2 gm with warm water after food twice daily
= chronic bronchitis, kapha clearing
3) VASAAVALEHA + YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water in morning and evening
=respiratory rejuvenation, anti-inflammatory
4) VASAKASAVA= 20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily
= asthma, breathlessness, bronchial spasm
5) SHWASHKUTHAR RAS= 1 tab only daily for 21 days in morning
= asthmatic episodes, laboured breathing
6) DASHMOOLA HARITAKI AVALEHA= 1 tsp at night with warm milk
=anti inflammatory, kapha-vata balancing
EXTERNAL THERAPY
1) NASYA KARMA= instill 2 drops of shadbindu taila in each nostril daily morning emoty stomach after mild oil massage and steam inhalation
=helps clean the upper respiratory tract
2) STEAM INHALATION= with carom seeds + tulsi + eucalyptus oil daily morning
3) OIL MASSAGE= with mahanaryana taila
AFTER 2-3 MONTHS OF ABOVE THERAPY
START THIS REJUVINATION THERAPY
after detox, it's essential to nourish lung tissues and restore vitality
1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp In morning empty stomach
= strengthens lungs, antioxidants, rejuvinates
2) DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water in night
=improves oxygenation, mild diuretic, fatigue relief
RECOMMENDED DIET
-warm water throughout the day
-moong dal khichdi, cooked rice with ghee, black pepper
- steamed vegetables with cumin and ajwain
-herbal teas with tulsi, ginger, black cardamom
- golden milk at night (turmeric + black pepper + milk)
-Amla juice in morning 20 ml in empty stomach
AVOID
-smoking, alcohol, cold drinks, fried foods
- ice creams, yogurt at night, heavy sweets
- over exertion or exposure to cold wind/dust
- cold water, cold milk
YOGA AND BREATHING
-NADI SODHANA= balances energy, detoxifies nadis
-BHASTRIKA PRANAYAM= strengthens lungs, clears kapha
-KAPALBHATI= enhances oxygen supply, clean mucus
-UJJAYI + ANULOM VILOM= opens bronchi, reduces inflammation
Practice in a clean, ventilated area- avoid if experiencing severe chest pain or breathlessness
TIGHTNESS IN RIGHT CHEST may relate to
-plueritic pain
- costochondritis
- pulmonary congestion
- gas related referred pain
If it worsens with breathing, movement , or is associated with fever , urgent evaluation is needed
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS DURING LUNG DETOX
-increased coughing as mucus is expelled
- fatigue or headaches during detox phase
- mild loose stools if undergoing panchakarma
these are usually temporary and subside as detox progresses.
ADVICE INVESTIGATIONS
-pulmonary function test
- Chest x-ray
- CRP, ESR
-CBC
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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