Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF TAMAKA SHWASA IN AYURVEDA W.S.R. TO BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

*Dr. Shekhar Shejul, Dr. S. G. Deshmukh and Dr. A. K. Burley

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life; which mentioned various principles for prevention and treatment of the disease.[1] Shwasa is one of the important disease in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda Shwasa Vyadhi is divided into 5 types in which the Tamaka Shwasa is commonly found.[2] In modern science it can be correlated with the disease Bronchial asthma. It is the respiratory disease characterized by difficulty in breathing with wheezing. It is due to bronchiolar construction, caused by spastic contraction of smooth muscles in bronchioles, leading to obstruction of air passage.[3] Various causative factors are mentioned for Tamaka Shwasa like Aaharaj, Viharaj, Manasika & Nidanarthakara Roga / Vyadhi, etc. According to Ayurveda, Shwasa vyadhi is formed due to the vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas in the body.[4] In Tamakshwasa Nidana panchaka has important role while doing treatment. Nidanapanchaka plays important role in diagnosis of Tamakashwasa Vyadhi. Snehana, Swedana, Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa is indicated in the management of Tamaka Shwasa.

Keywords: Tamaka shwasa, Bronchial Asthma, Ayurveda.