Role of Ama Ksheera in Tamaka Shwasa - A Literary Review

Drall Yogesh; Sahu Subhash; Sharma Priya; Medha

Drall Yogesh BAMS MD, Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.
Sahu Subhash Associate Professor, Department of Roga Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyan, Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.
Sharma Priya PG Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyan, Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.
Medha PG Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyan, Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi, India.

Keywords: Shwasa, Tamaka Shwasa, Bronchial Asthma, Ama, Ksheera

Abstract

Tamaka Shwasa (Asthma) is a condition with difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. It is one of the airway inflammatory illnesses that lasts for a long time. According to Ayurveda, Shwasa roga predominantly is caused by the Vata and Kapha Doshas. Tamaka Shwasa is linked to asthma in modern science. Asthma prevalence has shown a consistent increase over the last few decades, and finding its causative factor is key to controlling this increase. In Ayurvedic disease treatment, food is considered both a causative (Apathya) and therapeutic factor (Pathya). In this context, Ama Ksheera unprocessed, raw, and un boiled milk due to its Kapha enhancing Guna is said to be the causative factor in Tamaka Shwasa. To better understand the role of Ama Ksheera in Tamaka Shwasa, a study of numerous Ayurvedic pieces of literature, ayurvedic books, research journals, periodicals, and reputable internet sources were employed. The purpose of this paper is to describe the role of Ama Ksheera in the etiopathogenesis of Tamak Shwas, which will aid in a better understanding of the disease and its possible treatment options.

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