DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

4. BRONCHITIS
UNANI
Definition
It is a type of Sual-e-Muzmin (chronic cough) in which patient expectorates for a long
period. It may be accompanied by Usr-e-Tanaffus (dyspnoea) in advance cases.
Causes
• Extreme cold and hot weather.
• Amenorrhoea (Ehtabas-e-tams) (in women).
• Different disease like common cold, sinusitis, pharyngitis, etc.
• Smoking
• Recurrent attack of Nazlah (Cold)
• Hypersensivity to Ajsam-e-Ghareebah (Foreign bodies) e.g. dust, pollen grain
• Hawa-e-kaseef (Polluted air)
Preventive Measures
• Avoid use of Baarid Aghziyah (foods having cold temperament)
• Avoid residing in over-crowded/less ventilated houses.
• Avoid exposure to cold for long period.
• Stop smoking.
• Avoid dairy products.
Health Promoting Tips
• Do lung exercises as per instructions.
• Walk in clean and healthy atmosphere.
• Take Haar Aghziyah (foods having hot temperament).
Curative Herbs/Animal Product
• Gaozaban Cow’s Tongue (Onosma bracteatum Linn.)
• Mulethi Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.)
• Khatmi Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis Linn.)
• Sapistan Sebestens (Cordia myxa Linn.)
• Unnab Jujube (Zizyphus sativa Linn.)
• Zanjabeel Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)