According to ayurveda, bronchitis is an infection of the windpipe. Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine which solves the root of the problem in order to treat a disease or condition. According to Ayurveda, bronchitis happens primarily due to impaired digestion. This is the reason why Ayurveda treats bronchitis through drugs that have the ability to treat both the lungs and the digestive system. Chronic bronchitis is also caused due to airborne allergens like cigarette smoke and pollution.
The main symptom of bronchitis is chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes or the windpipes that carry air to the lungs. This infection causes profuse secretion of phlegm. Other notable symptoms are chest pain, chronic cough, fever, poor digestion and loss of appetite, and shortness of breath. Children, senior citizens and those with an impaired immune system are extremely prone to bronchitis. If left untreated for long, bronchitis can manifest as tuberculosis. Another disease bronchitis can mutate into is bronchial asthma.
Ayurvedic treatment
- First of all STOP smoking if you are a smoker.
- Haldi or turmeric, commonly used Ayurvedic spices in the world, is the most common home remedy for bronchitis. One can take a teaspoonful of haldi mixed in a glass of milk in the night for relief. Haldi is more effective if taken on an empty stomach.
- The juice of vasa is also an excellent remedy for bronchitis. One can take it twice or thrice daily.
- Ginger juice and honey mixed in a cup of warm water is also good for easy expectoration of phlegm.
- One can also mix equal quantities of dried ginger, black pepper and long pepper with honey and take a teaspoonful thrice every day.
- Tulsi or holy basil is a great cure for bronchitis. Water boiled with tulsi leaves brings instant relief to a sore throat. One can use this water for gargling too.
- In case of a congested throat ‘khadiradi vati’ gives effective relief, due to catechu that helps relieve congestion.
- Equal quantity of black pepper, dried ginger and long pepper (piper longum) mixed with honey.
The Plan - You can use some habit tracking app like Habit on android to get reminded and keep a track
- Early Morning - Have a cup of mild hot milk along with a teaspon of turmeric ( if had in empty stomach will have an good impact on your insulin levels whcih may help you in controlling your diabetes levels as well )
- Keep a small bottle of ginger juice mixed with honey and have it at least three to four times during the day with warm water. ( you can easily do this even if you are at work )
- Evening when you get back from work - ( Gargle using water boiled with tulsi leaves or using plain water - to keep germs away and cure sore throat )
If you still have sore throat feel free to have equal quantities of ginger juice, lemon juice, Shallot juice ( juice of Sambar onions ) and honey mixed together and have a table spoon full. Its guaranteed that your throat problems will be solved in an hour.
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Additional Care
Protection from cold is key. Cold water and winds should be avoided. Use warm water for bathing, wear warm clothes and avoid excess humidity, dust and allergic pollen. Heavy physical exercises should also be avoided.
Stay away from cold foods like curd and sour substances, fruits like bananas and guavas, and from alcohol and tobacco.
Also, one should eat foods that are easy to digest. Lots of leafy vegetables will give one the vitamins and mineral required to fight bronchitis.
One can also opt for Ayurvedic therapies like Vamana and Virechana to treat bronchitis.
