Abstract

EFFICACY OF SHATYADI YOGA IN TAMAK SHWASA W.S.R. BRONCHIAL ASTHMA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Sangita Devi, Chanda Pal* and Akesh Nautiyal

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Abstract

According to Ayurveda the disease Tamak Shwasa is originated from Pittasthan and is caused due to the vitiation of Kapha and Vata. In most of the aspects like, etiopathogenesis and symptomatology, Brochial Asthma is similar to that of Tamak Shwasa. Bronchial asthma is a major chronic airway disorder characterized by airway inflammation, breathlessness, cough and wheezing. 100 to 500 million people suffer from bronchial asthma worldwide and the number is increasing. India has an estimated 15-20 million patients. In present case report a patient with complaint of Shwasakricchta, Kasa, Kaphanisthivan, Peenas since 3year. In Ayurveda many Shodhana and Shaman chikitsa are mention for Tamak shwasa which are cost effective having no side effect. In this case study treated with Shaman Chikitsa like Shatyadi yoga shown a significant result.

Keywords: Tamak Shwasa, Bronchial asthma, Shatyadi yoga.