Respiratory Diseases

Never take a breath for granted.

According to Ayurveda, the lungs are considered as the source of vitality (Pranavaha srotas), whose main function is to transmit Pranavayu. Kapha (Avlambak kapha, a subtype of kapha)plays the prime role in pathogenesis of respiratory diseases along with Vata. Respiratory diseases are pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange difficult. About 65 million people suffer from COPD and 3 million die from it each year, making it the third leading cause of death worldwide. The ever-increasing air pollution in cities, smoking, are the main causes of respiratory diseases like COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema etc.

Respiratory diseases have been very effectively managed by Ganesha Ayurveda with the help of Kapha nissarak and vatashaamak aushdhi.