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DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

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AYURVEDA<br />

Definition<br />

Ayurvedic Name: Kasa<br />

Kasa is forceful reflex during respiration, associated with specific sound in the form of<br />

coughing caused by “Udana Vayu”.<br />

Preventive Measures<br />

Don’ts (Apathyas)<br />

• Sweets, chilled food items, curd, contaminated water, mustard leaves,<br />

incompatible food.<br />

• Exposure to cold, humid atmosphere, smoke, dust and fumes.<br />

Health Promoting Tips<br />

Do’s (Pathyas)<br />

Ahara (Dietary items):<br />

• Godhuma (wheat), Mudga (green gram), old Rice<br />

• Usage of Garlic, Turmeric, Ginger, Black pepper<br />

• Goat milk, honey, luke warm water, fruits like Amala and Draksha are beneficial<br />

Vihara (Lifestyle):<br />

• Regular physical and respiratory exercises, Pranayama, Yoga<br />

Curative Herbs<br />

• Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)<br />

• Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)<br />

• Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)<br />

• Pippali (Piper longum)<br />

• Pushkaramula (Inula racemosa)<br />

• Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)<br />

• Haridra (Curcuma longa)

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