Ayurvedam

What is asthma?

Asthma is a debilitating and potentially deadly chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that is derived primarily from allergies. You may be characterized by recurrent attacks of chest breathing suddenly worked constriction and coughing. Is conditionally paroxysmal attacks characterized by bronchospasm causing difficulty breathing. One way to control asthma is to stay away from triggers.

What are the causes of asthma?

Asthma attacks can be caused by dust, pollen, food, climate change, animals such as cats, dogs, etc., some type of bacteria, emotional disorders, food and indiscretions, etc. When smoking asthma attack takes into account the patient may not be able to breathe in and out due to chest congestion, respiratory and throat.

Genes are passed from parents to children and although there is a specific gene that causes asthma asthma.The cause is unknown so far. The most common allergens are the excrement of microscopic dust mites and cockroaches, pollens and molds, plants and plant proteins and enzymes.



Occupational asthma is caused to workers breathing in the work they produce a hypersensitive state in the airways - small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs - and trigger a subsequent response in them.

Occupational asthma may include substances in the workplace that irritate the airways of people with preexisting asthma. Asthma can develop a person of any age. If you are under 30, then you can develop asthma due to allergies. Many people over 30 years with asthma are also allergic to airborne particles.

In most cases, however, asthma results from a combination of allergic and non allergic responses. You can react one or more of the following options:

1.Allergens such as pollen, cockroaches and mold.
2.Air pollutants and irritants.
3.Smoking and secondhand smoke.
4.Respiratory infections, including the common cold.

What are the symptoms of asthma?
It is important to recognize the symptoms of asthma, if you want to heal faster. Know the early stages of asthma can be useful in the treatment of asthma. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective. If severe symptoms, it would be better if proper treatment is started early.

Some signs and symptoms of asthma are:
 1.Problem in breathing properly.
 2.A lot of sneezing is there.
 3.Mood swings.
 4.Headache.
 5.Runny / stuffy nose.
 6.Cough with or without sputum (phlegm).
 7.The chin and throat also can sting.
 8.You feel tired very soon.
 9.Dark circles under the eyes begin to happen.
10.Trouble sleeping
11.Poor exercise tolerance
12.Downward trend in peak flow number
13.Bluish colored lips and face
14.Severe anxiety
15.Rapid pulse
16.Perspiration

When the breathing passage becomes congested, it triggers an attack. The attack may come on suddenly or slowly and the interval of several days or hours. Asthma symptoms can occur at any time of day - day or night. If they happen at night, can disrupt sleep.

A few Ayurvedic remedies and home preventive tips are mentioned here:
A few common medicines as suggested in Ayurveda are Sitopaladi choorna, Vasavleha, Swaskuthar ras etc. During Asthma attacks, Rasayana Chikitsa is given to the patient. It is also advised that Asthmatic patients can go in for a Panchakarma, especially vaman chikitsa before the onset of monsoon.

1.Honey is one of the most effective remedies used for treatment of Asthma. During bouts of Astma, just holding a jug of honey beneath the nose and inhaling the air in contact with honey helps in easier breathing and provides temporary relief from Asthma. When consumed internally with equal parts of dates, black resins and pippali, it acts as a good lung tonic by thinning out the accumulated mucus and eliminating it from the respiratory system
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2.When five grams of Indian gooseberry or Amla is mixed with one table spoon of honey and consumed, it acts as an expectorant, and is an effective medicine for Asthma
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3.During Asthmatic attacks, massaging mustard oil with camphor over the chest will loosen the mucus and help easy breathing. Simultaneously, inhaling steam with a few caraway seeds added to boiling water will help in dilation of bronchial passage.

Ayurveda defines erectile dysfunction as follows.

Sankalpapravano nityam priyaam vashyaamapi sthreeyam ||
na yaathi lingashaithilyaath kadaachidyaathi vaa yadi |
Shwaasaarthaha swinnagaatrshcha moghasankalpacheshtitaha ||
mlaanashishnashcha nirbeejaha syodetat klaibyalaxanam |

This means that although a man has a strong desire to perform sexual act with a cooperative partner, who can not perform sexual act because of looseness (absence of erection) of his phallus (penis). Even if carried out sexual acts with their determined efforts not get erection and gets afflicted with tiredness, perspiration and frustration to perform sex.

Erectile dysfunction (ED), which is the inability of man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of your partner. Erectile dysfunction can be sometimes called "impotence." The term "erectile dysfunction" can mean the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or the ability to achieve only brief erections.

Physiology of erection
The two chambers of the penis (corpora cavernosa) that run thought the organ is filled with spongy tissue. The corpora cavernosa are surrounded by a membrane called the tunica albuginea. The spongy tissue contains smooth muscles, fibrous tissues, spaces, veins and arteries. The urethra, which is the channel for urine and semen runs along underside of the corpora cavernosa ...



Due to sensory or mental stimulation, or both, the erection begins. Due to impulses from the brain and local nerves the muscles of the corpora cavernosa to relax and allow blood to flow and fill the spaces of spongy tissue.

The flow of blood creates pressure in the corpora cavernosa, making the penis expand. The tunica albuginea helps trap the blood in the chambers, thereby sustaining erection. When muscles in the penis contract to stop the inflow of blood and open outflow channels, erection is removed.

In ayurveda physiology of erection and ejaculation is described as follows
Vrishunow basthimedram cha naabhyuuru vankshnow gudam |
Apaanasthaanamantrasthaha shukra mootra shakrunti cha ||


The 'apaanavayu "one of the five types of vayu is located in the testicles, urinary bladder, phallus, umbilicus, thighs, groin, anus and colon. Its functions are ejaculation of semen, voiding of the urine and feces.

Shushruta explains the process of erection and ejaculation - When a man has desire (iccha) for sex, his response to touch increases. (Vayu located in skin causes flow of signals from skin to brain, causing the sensation of touch). This causes arousal or "Harsha". Arousal or Harsha intensifies actions of vayu and at this moment highly active vayu liberates the "teja" or heat of pitta. So tiles and vayu increase body temperature, heart rate and blood flow causing erection.

Causes of erectile dysfunction

An erection requires a sequence of events. Erectile dysfunction can occur when any of the events is disrupted. Nerve impulses in the brain, spine, around the penis and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins and arteries in and around the corpora cavernosa constitute this sequence of events. Injury to any of these pieces that are part of this sequence (nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, fibrous tissues) can cause ED.

Low levels of testosterone hormone: The main male hormone is testosterone. After 40 years of age, the testosterone level of a man gradually declines. About 5% of men that doctors see for erectile dysfunction have low testosterone levels. In many cases, low testosterone can cause a reduced sexual interest, not erectile dysfunction.

The whole male body responds to testosterone.

Even sushruta has illustrated the body's response to the element "Shukra". He has said

"Yatha payasi shareereshu sarpistu tatha goodashchekshow shukram satin nrinaam yatha vidyaadhbishagwara"

This means "Shukra (the element that helps in reproduction) is present throughout the body.

This can be explained by the following examples.

The ghee is present in milk in an invisible form. This is extracted from milk using many processes.
Sugar is present in all sugarcane. It is extracted from sugar cane subject to various processes.

Just as Shukra is present throughout the body. But the cream of Shukra (semen) that leaves the body only during ejaculation. But this process of ejaculation needs a joyful union of mind and body.

Decreased production of "Shukra" causes erectile dysfunction.

The effort - physically and mentally, work long hours at the office, mental stress at work and home, short temperedness, erectile dysfunction, lack of sleep causes.

These causes are explained in Ayurveda as "shoka, chintaa, bhaya, traasaat ...." which means that erectile dysfunction or impotence occurs due to pain, fear, anxiety and terror.

Strained relationship with sexual partner: Erectile dysfunction also occurs when there is an aversion to the sexual partner.

Ayurveda describes this as "naarinaamarasamjnatwaat ..." means rejection of the woman.

Diseases that cause erectile dysfunction

Neurological disorders, hypothyroidism, Parkinson's disease, anemia, depression, arthritis, endocrine disorders, diabetes, diseases related to cardiovascular system also become reasons for erectile dysfunction ..

According to ayurveda the diseases which cause erectile dysfunction "Hritpaandurogatamakakaamalashrama " Heart disease, anemia, asthma, liver disorders, tiredness Apart from these imbalances in the tridoshas also causes impotence or erectile dysfunction.

The consumption of medicines, drugs and snuff: Using antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensive medicines for a long time, addiction to snuff, especially smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, cocaine, heroin and marijuana cause dysfunction ED.

In Ayurveda texts these causes have said in few words like "rukshamannapaanam tathoushadham" - "dry food, drinks and medicines" cause impotence or erectile dysfunction.

Trauma to pelvic region: accidental injury to pelvic region and surgeries for the conditions of the prostate, bladder, colon, or rectal area may lead to erectile dysfunction.

These causes are mentioned as abhighata (trauma), shastradantanakhakshataha (damage of weapons, teeth and nails.) In Ayurveda.

Other reasons cause erectile dysfunction

Obesity, prolonged bicycle riding, history of sexual abuse and old age can also cause erectile dysfunction.

Ayurveda describes the cause of impotence or erectile dysfunction due to old age as follows. "Reduction of - tissue elements, strength, energy, life span, inability to take nourishing food, bring the physical and mental fatigue impotence"

Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction

ED is treatable at any age. The total treatment of impotence is called as Vajikarana therapy in Ayurveda. As this therapy increases the strength of a man to perform sexual act, like a horse, is called 'Vaajikarana. ('Vaaji "horse =).

Vaajikarana therapy leads to 

The happiness.
Good resistance.
Power to produce offspring.
Increased capacity for erection.

Eligibility for Vajikarana therapy:

Vajikarana therapy should be administered to people between 18 and 70 years of age.
These treatments should be administered only to a self controlled person. If this therapy is administered to a person who lacks self-control becomes nuisance to society through his illegitimate sex acts.

Psychotherapy for erectile dysfunction

To reduce the anxiety associated with intercourse, with psychologically based treatment helps to cure erectile dysfunction. The patient's partner can help with the techniques, which include gradual development of intimacy and stimulation. These techniques also can help relieve anxiety when ED from physical causes is being treated.

The same treatment is illustrated in Ayurveda. He said: "A woman who understands a man and liked him, along with the Environmental Law erotic as the best aphrodisiac.

Pharmacotherapy for erectile dysfunction

Numerous herbal preparations are mentioned in Ayurveda to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence. It has been said that people who have strong sexual urge, who want to enjoy sex regularly have to consume these preparations regularly to replenish energy, stamina, strength and endurance. These preparations also supply the nutrients needed for the production of semen.

Ayurveda tips for overcoming erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, which is a very common complaint can be generally rectified by following few simple steps. Here is the list of simple but effective tips to correct erectile dysfunction.

1.Avoid consumption of alcohol. If you are addicted to restrict the intake of alcohol. Alcohol acts on central nervous system and causes erectile dysfunction.
2.Keep away from smoking. Men who smoke suffer from erectile dysfunction than men who do not. It is clear from research. Smoking causes the formation of plaques in the arteries (atherosclerosis) which obstruct the blood flow.
3.Avoid working for long hours. Take a break from the usual routine on the weekends and spend time with your partner.
4.yoga are the best to eliminate stress.
5.Are not you afraid of not getting hard erections or do not doubt their ability to satisfy your partner. That will lead to psychological ED.
6.sexually healthy.
7.Exercise regularly and every day. Brisk walking for 45 minutes is the best exercise which keeps the cardiovascular system healthy. Research has shown that the incidence of erectile dysfunction in men who 8.regularly exercise are less.
9.Weight reduction helps increase testosterone level and increases sexual energy and stamina. Weight reduction helps maintain blood pressure and diabetes under control. Diabetes causes erectile dysfunction and 10.anti-hypertension medications can cause erectile dysfunction.
11. Marijuana, heroin, cocaine, etc. cause erectile dysfunction. The withdrawal from addiction to the substances mentioned actually helps growing erection and sexual stamina.
12.Reduce the frequency of masturbation. Masturbating twice in a week is ideal. .
13. Full body massage with herbal oil at least once a week. This increases sexual energy and stamina. Massage (Abhyanga) is named as the best aphrodisiac in Ayurveda.
14.Sleep at least 8 hours a day. The body is energized with good sleep.
15.Do not control natural urges. Empty your bladder before going to bed with your partner.
 15.Take all measures to prevent indigestion and constipation. Indigestion and constipation vitiate doshas and cause diseases. Hard erections will not occur when the body is not healthy.
16. Avoid hot, spicy and bitter vata imbalance. According to Ayurveda Vata imbalance causes erectile dysfunction.
17.It offers a space of four days between two consecutive intercourses.
18.Vajikarana regularly consuming preparations. Vajikarana preparations always keep sexually healthy men.