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Breathing Problems
ASTHMA
Diseases of the Nose
The nose is not only the upper part of the passage through which air enters the lungs; it also inner organ-the main part of the cavity which is placed above the roof of the lodges the organ which furnishes the sense of smell. The outer part of the nose is not of much importance except aesthetically; it is the mouth-which is the real nose.
The diseases to which the nose is susceptible are many, the chief among them being rhinitis (inflammation) which may become chronic if not treated in time. According to Ayurveda, the number of diseases relating to the nose is thirty-four. About a dozen of them are various forms of inflammation and the rest pertain to tumors or boils from which pus oozes out or foul-smelling phlegm is produced.
Common Cold (Pratishyaya)
The main villain of the piece behind diseases relating to the nose is the common cold. Coryza or catarrh of the nose is a common condition found in cold climates and during the change of season in countries like SriLanka. This is an irritating condition which is not fatal, but if neglected for a long time, it can create complications best avoided by timely attention.
The common cold is generally treated lightly both by patients and physicians as is clear from the old adage: 'If you take medicine for a cold, it cures in a week, otherwise it takes seven days. Causes and Symptoms: Ayurveda has recognized five types of cold or Pratishyaya as those
borne out of vata;
• Borne out of the vitiation of pitta
• Borne out of kapha
• Disorders of the blood
• Chronic cold
• Borne out of the three doshas
Home Remedies :
In the case of a running nose
1. Smoke from burning turmeric should be inhaled; it will encourage a copious discharge and shortly provide relief.
2. Smoke from the root of amaltas also provides quick relief.
3. Jaiphala (nutmeg) and cow's milk, sufficient to make a paste, together with 75 mg of opium should be applied to the forehead and the nose.
In case the nose is blocked and the patient is unable to eject the phlegm
1. A powder of equal parts of cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and seeds of krishnajiraka (Nigella sativa) should be sniffed to induce sneezing.
2. Decoction of bran should be taken at bedtime in a dose of 60 mi.
3. Six grams of garlic and an equal quantity of gur pounded together may be given at bedtime.
Medicines & Prescriptions
Laxmivilas Churna and Shring Bhasma (calx of the horn) in quantities of 120 mg each, along with 240 mg Narsar, should be taken thrice daily with warm water. Vyoshadi Vati should be sucked as a lozenge three to four times in the day
In chronic coryza, the Ayurvedic medicines to be used
1. Mahalaxmi Vilas.
120 mg to be taken with powder of mulethi, honey, and ghee.
2. Chitrak Hiratiki.
10 gm to be taken in the morning and last thing at night with one cup of warm cow's milk.
3. Vyoshadya Churna
3 gm to be taken twice with warm water after meals.
4. Madhuyasthyadi Quath.
50 ml to be taken thrice daily.
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