Almost all respiratory diseases are like bugs, no matter how many times you try to get rid of them it keeps coming back. The major and most common causes of pneumonia are the winter months and the common cold. Not only cold, but it can occur due to various other reasons too like any infection, chronic pulmonary disease, or even flu. Nowadays, the air around us is so polluted, exhaust fumes, and irritants lead to this chronic disease. The risk of pneumonia is also high in people suffering from asthma, heart disease, bronchitis, etc. To know about the Ayurvedic Treatment for Pneumonia get in touch with 22 Ayur, Ayurvedic Clinic in Dubai.
What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection that is caused in the lungs by bacteria and viruses. When talking about the factors that cause pneumonia then, smoking, poor immunity, and excessive drinking can also be the reason. This is one of the serious infections in the lungs that affects the air sacs. The air sacs will be filled with pus and later turns to solid resulting in cough, production of sputum, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and chills.
Pneumonia From an Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda Pneumonia is called “shwasanaka jwara”. Some major symptoms of shwasanaka jwara include chest pain, high temperature, and cough with thick phlegm. The increased expiration and inspiration affect breathing, sweating on the forehead, and weakness are some other common symptoms. If pneumonia is accompanied by fever then it is known as Kapha Pradhan. According to ayurveda, vitiated Kapha along with ama (toxins) block the naadis (channels ) in the body. Eventually, this results in the spread of Agni (fire) throughout the body increasing the body temperature. Therefore, the main aim of Ayurvedic Treatment for Pneumonia is to reduce Kapha dosha.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Pneumonia
Langhana
This is the first-line treatment for accumulated toxins (ama) and fever (jwara). Langhana is a fasting (Upasana) treatment that brings a state to reduce total calorie intake. It induces a feeling of lightness. Langhanas are of two types they are, Nirahaar ( abstinence from food) and Phalahara (only eating fruits). Nirahaar is suitable for pitta and Kapha types of people and Phalahara is for people with a Vata constitution. This therapy leads to the removal of toxins and improves digestive fire. The best season for this therapy is winter months and this treatment typically lasts for about 3 days and 3 nights.
Vamana
This is the process through which toxic substances are excluded from the body. Vamana is a bio-purification process that eliminates toxins and mucus from the chest and naadis. It is very relieving for fever, asthma, cough, and breathing difficulty.
Uro Vasti
Urovasti is a specialized treatment that effectively combats respiratory diseases. It is an oil pool treatment done over the chest. A well is made of black gram dough. This is a panchakarma therapy using warm, medicated, and dosha-specific oils.
Do’s and Don’t’s of Pneumonia
Do’s
- Try to add cereals like sali type of rice, gruel, barley, porridge, and pulses like green gram, and red lentils in your daily diet.
- Consume fruits and vegetables like bitter gourd, pointed gourd, drumstick, grapes, and pomegranates.
- To make the treatment so effective and get complete recovery take light food and take complete rest.
Don’t’s
- Chickpeas should not be consumed
- Foods that cause distension of the stomach and acidity should be avoided.
- Avoid drinking contaminated water.
- Stop suppressing natural urges like urinating and emptying your bowels.
Pneumonia is a major cause of mortality worldwide if not treated properly. At 22 Ayur, Ayurvedic Treatment in Dubai, we aim at treating the Kapha associated with pneumonia and removing the toxins from the body using herbs. It is an antibacterial and antipyretic property in the herbs that makes the Ayurvedic Treatment for Pneumonia effective. Contact 22 Ayur, to know more about the treatment for pneumonia.
