DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
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5. BRONCHIAL ASTHMA<br />
UNANI<br />
Definition<br />
Zeequn Nafas (Bronchial asthma) is a common disease of lung’s airways characterized by<br />
recurring symptoms and Usr-e-Tanaffus due to obstruction in the air way.<br />
Causes<br />
• Soo-e-Mizaj Balghami (Impairment of phlegmatic temperament).<br />
• Accumulation of viscid mucous (Balgham) in the airways.<br />
• Zof-e- Hararat-e- Ghareezi (lack of innate heat).<br />
• Recurrent attack of Nazlah (Coryza).<br />
• Hypersensivity to Ajsam-e- Ghareebah (Foreign bodies e.g. dust, pollen grain).<br />
• Hawa-e-Kaseef (Polluted air).<br />
• Excessive use of cold and moist diet.<br />
• Extreme cold and hot weather.<br />
Preventive Measures<br />
• Use of Muqawwi-e-Mana’at (immunomodulating) agents.<br />
• Avoid use of Baarid Aghziyah (foods having cold temperament).<br />
• Avoid residing in overcrowded/less ventilated houses.<br />
• Avoid exposure to dust, pollens and fumes.<br />
• Avoid spicy and Martoob Ghizae which may increase the formation of Balgham<br />
(phlegm).<br />
• Stop smoking.<br />
Health Promoting Tips<br />
• Do lung exercises as per instructions.<br />
• Take Haar Aghziyah (foods having hot temperament).<br />
• Take Mufatteh Urooq Advia (Bronchodilators)<br />
Curative Herbs/Minerals/Animal products<br />
• Juice of Zanjabeel Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)<br />
• Flowers of Madar Madder (Calotropis gigantea (Linn.) Ait. f.)<br />
• Joz Masil Datura (Datura stramonium Linn.)<br />
• Katan Linseed (Linum usitatissimum Linn.)
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