Hi If you have such issues then you can go for Vasa avelaha-1 tsp -BD with warm water Shwas kuthar rasa-2-BD Talisadi churna -1/2 tsp-BD with warm water
thank you however i’m not sure where i can get any of that
also my question was should use lobelia
These are available easily on Ayurvedic pharmacy
Lobelia …you mean tobacco?
Take talisadi choorna 50 gms+ sitopaladi choorna 50 gms mix both and take 1 tap with honey twice daily after food Take swasakutara rasa 1 tab tid after food Take kantakari avaleha 1 tap before food Avoid curd, milk products, oily food, junk food Have hot water daily
FROM AN AYURVEDIC VIEW THIS TYPE OF LONG STANDING ASTHMA USUALLY INVOLVES BOTH DRYNESS AND STIFFNESS OF THE AIRWAYS ALONG WITH CHRONIC CONSTRICTION THE ABSENCE OF CLEAR TRIGGERS AND THE DAILY NATURE OF SYMPTOMS SUGGEST THAT THE LUNG TISSUE AND BREATH REGULATION HAVE WEAKENED OVER TIME RATHER THAN A SIMPLE ALLERGIC RESPONSE
REGARDING YOUR QUESTION ABOUT LOBELIA INFLATA THIS HERB IS POWERFUL AND ACTS STRONGLY ON THE RESPIRATORY AND NERVOUS SYSTEM IT IS NOT A MILD DAILY SUPPORT HERB AND IN SOME PEOPLE ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE AGE OF SIXTY FIVE OR THOSE USING BRONCHODILATORS IT CAN CAUSE UNWANTED EFFECTS SUCH AS NAUSEA WEAKNESS DIZZINESS OR BREATHING DISCOMFORT A FRESH TINCTURE IN A ONE TO THREE RATIO SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN SMALL DOSES AND ONLY UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION IT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN REGULARLY ON YOUR OWN AND IT SHOULD NEVER REPLACE OR INTERFERE WITH YOUR IPATROPIUM AND ALBUTEROL WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR SAFETY
YOUR CURRENT INHALATION MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE CONTINUED AS PRESCRIBED ANY INTEGRATIVE OR AYURVEDIC APPROACH IS MEANT TO SUPPORT THE LUNGS AND NERVOUS CONTROL OF BREATHING OVER TIME NOT TO STOP MODERN MEDICINES SUDDENLY
THE HERBAL SYRUP YOU ARE USING CAN BE CONTINUED IF IT SUITS YOU AND DOES NOT INCREASE HEAVINESS OR PHLEGM IT IS MAINLY SOOTHING AND DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH LONG TERM MANAGEMENT WHEN USED IN MODERATION
FOR AYURVEDIC SUPPORT THE EMPHASIS SHOULD BE ON GENTLE NOURISHING AND STABILIZING MEASURES RATHER THAN STRONG STIMULANTS WARM COOKED FOODS REGULAR MEAL TIMES AND AVOIDANCE OF COLD DRY OR RAW FOODS ARE IMPORTANT SMALL AMOUNTS OF GHEE CAN BE HELPFUL IF DIGESTION IS GOOD AND THERE IS NO EXCESSIVE MUCUS
BREATH PRACTICES SHOULD BE VERY GENTLE WITH FOCUS ON SLOW NASAL BREATHING AND LONG EXHALATION FORCEFUL OR RAPID BREATHING TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE AVOIDED WALKING AT A COMFORTABLE PACE WITH REST AS NEEDED IS BETTER THAN PUSHING THE BODY BEYOND ITS LIMITS
PROTECTING YOUR CHEST AND NECK FROM COLD AIR AND USING HUMIDITY DURING SLEEP CAN REDUCE DAILY IRRITATION AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH
LOBELIA IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS A DAILY OR UNSUPERVISED HERB IN YOUR CASE YOUR CONDITION REQUIRES A STEADY CONSERVATIVE AND INTEGRATED APPROACH CONTINUING YOUR INHALERS AND ADDING ONLY GENTLE SUPPORTIVE MEASURES WITH REGULAR MEDICAL FOLLOW UP THIS APPROACH OFFERS THE BEST CHANCE FOR STABILITY AND BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE OVER TIME
Don’t worry take Swasakasachitamani ras 1tab bd after food, Kanakasava 20ml bd enough
Dr RC BAMS MS
Start with Dashamoolakatutrayadhi kashayam 20 ml twice a day after food Shwasakasa chintamani rasa 1-0-1 after food Kantakari avalehyam 1 tsp twice a day after food Take freshly prepared food articles
Hello Thanks for sharing all that info. I really respect how you’ve handled your asthma for so long. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
YOUR CONCERN
Age: 67 Asthma for: About 27 years (since you were 40) How bad is it?Pretty bad, daily shortness of breath. What you’re taking now: Ipratropium + Albuterol nebulizer (twice a day) Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (that herbal syrup) Thinking about Lobelia inflata tincture Energy -So-so Triggers: You haven’t found any specific ones.
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
This really looks like something called Tamaka Shwasa in Ayurveda. Basically, it means:
–A mix of Vata and Kapha imbalances. –Your breathing channels have been messed up for a long time. –Vata naturally goes up as we age. –Your lungs aren’t as stretchy, and there’s ongoing inflammation.
For long-term stuff like yours, Ayurveda aims to: –Keep symptoms in check. –Lessen how often and how bad the attacks are. –Make your lungs stronger. –Just help you live better – not yank you off your modern meds all at once.
ABOUT LOBELIA INFLATA
Lobelia inflata can help open up your airways and perk up your breathing.
But seriously: – It’s a bit tricky to get the dose right. – Too much can make you sick: nausea, throwing up, low blood pressure, heart flutters.
DO NOT mix it with your bronchodilators without someone watching over you.
My suggestion: If you really want to keep using Lobelia, please do it with a qualified herbalist or doctor. Don’t just up the dose yourself. Ayurveda actually has safer things for the long run.
AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1.Sitopaladi Churna: Half a teaspoon twice a day with honey. This helps clear Kapha and makes breathing easier.
2.Talisadi Churna: Half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with honey. Good for strengthening lungs and cutting down on chronic coughs and wheezing.
3.Vasavaleha:One teaspoon twice a day. Great for chronic asthma and inflammation in your airways.
4. Chyawanprash (the Vata-friendly kind): One teaspoon in the morning with warm milk or water. It’s like a tonic for your lungs and immune system.
NASYA (Super Important for You)
1 Anu Taila Nasya: Two drops in each nostril, morning, on an empty stomach, five days a week. This lubricates your airways, calms Vata, and protects your lungs.
PANCHAKARMA THERAPY Do this with supervision:
Nadi Sweda: Localized steam on your chest. Mridu Virechana A gentle detox once or twice a year. No strong Vamana for someone your age.
Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) Do these daily on an empty stomach:
* Anulom Vilom: 10 minutes. * Bhramari: 7–9 rounds. * Skip Kapalbhati – it can make asthma worse.
DIET PLAN
INCLUDE * Warm, freshly made food. * Ginger, turmeric, black pepper (a little bit). * Old rice, wheat. * Warm soups.
AVOID * Cold drinks. * Ice cream. * Loads of dairy at night. * Fried, heavy food.
DON’T stop your inhalers suddenly. * The idea is to slowly lower the dose over time, not just quit. * Keep an eye on: * Night symptoms. * How much you rely on your nebulizer. * Shortness of breath when you move around.
If you stick with this Ayurvedic plan:
* Attacks might not be as bad. * You might need your rescue meds less often. * You could sleep better and breathe easier. * Your stamina and lung strength should get better.
When it comes to chronic asthma, it’s about managing it, not fighting it. And you’re doing a lot right already.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
From ayurvedic treatment Start with Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before food with water Bronchogrit 1-0-1 after food with water Swasari ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice Do Nasya with Anu tel,put 2 drops in both nostril once daily Avoid citrus fruits cold drink icecream sugary foods fried foods. Drink warm water through out the day Have warm turmeric milk at bedtime. Follow up after 21 days
From ayurvedic treatment Start with Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before food with water Bronchogrit 1-0-1 after food with water Swasari ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice Do Nasya with Anu tel,put 2 drops in both nostril once daily Avoid citrus fruits cold drink icecream sugary foods fried foods. Drink warm water through out the day Have warm turmeric milk at bedtime. Follow up after 21 days
Lobelia is a very strong plant ,it can easily overstimulate the system and make breathing feel worse instead of better especially if taken without close supervision so I would not advise using lobelia tincture on your own or as a regular remedy because the risk is higher than the benefit ,what you are already using gives symptom relief but does not calm the long standing inflammation which is why the problem keeps repeating and what usually helps more at this stage is long term support that soothes the airways reduces irritation and calms the breath without shocking the system slow breathing through the nose avoid cold foods at night keep the chest and neck warm and use mild supportive herbs that are compatible with your inhalers works far better than strong experimental remedies your condition may not fully reverse but it can become much more stable with fewer bad days if the focus is on safety consistency and calming the lungs rather than forcing them open
1.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp twice daily with honey 3.Kantkari avaleha 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 4.Kankasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals
🍎 Diet & Lifestyle Tips Avoid cold, heavy foods: Ice cream, cold drinks, fried and oily foods can worsen asthma.
Favor warm, light meals: Soups, khichdi, cooked vegetables, and herbal teas.
Spices for breathing: Small amounts of ginger, black pepper, and turmeric can help clear phlegm.
Breathing practices: Gentle pranayama (like anulom vilom or alternate nostril breathing) can improve lung capacity. Avoid forceful practices if breathless.
Steam inhalation: With tulsi or mint leaves may help relieve congestion.
Regular routine: Consistent sleep and meal times stabilize vata and kapha.
Can you make a trip to india we have panchakarma procedure that we can do in Asthma. If not start with these set of medicines for 1 month 1. Shitopladi+ talisadi powder 1 tsp each TID with 1 tsp honey 2. Shvasa kuthar rasa 2 BD A F 3. Sadhdharan tab 1TID Follow up after 1 month. Dr Akshay negi MD PANCHAKARMA.