Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF TAMAKA SHWASA

Dr. Thrupthi Alva*, Dr. Ravindra Bhat and Dr. Waheeda Banu

Abstract

Tamaka shwasa is one among the Pranavaha srotovikaras. The clinical manifestastions of Tamaka shwasa may be correlated to Bronchial asthma in the modern medicine. Both conditions are characterized by recurrent episodes of breathlessness, wheezing and cough due to airway obstruction and inflammation. Tamaka shwasa is one among the Shwasa roga and is primarily caused by the vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas. These doshas obstructs Pranavaha srotas leading to breathing difficulties. The symptoms are often aggravated by environmental factors such as cold air, dust, allergens and emotional stress, aligning closely with modern triggers for Bronchial asthma. The rising impact of urbanization, over-crowd, pollution, increased industrialization results in major contribution for the arousal of various health condition. In present era health being given the utmost significance, majority of the population suffer from Bronchial Asthma due to sedentary lifestyle and various environmental factors. The prevalence of Tamaka shwasa is at the peak due to above factors leading to major distress in the environment. Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, in which the immune system reacts to allergens, leading to broncho-constriction and mucus production. Ayurveda approaches the management of Tamaka shwasa through balancing the vitiated doshas with various herbal formulations and Panchakarma therapies, including Vamana and Virechana, which helps to detoxify the body and restore doshic balance. While Tamaka shwasa is a challenging condition to cure, the management of this ailment aims to improve the quality of life of patients by reducing symptoms severity and frequency, enhancing lung function and preventing exacerbations. As there are several side effects of Nebulization taken all the while, the approach of treatment explained in Ayurveda will definitely play a pivotal role in treating both in Vega avsatha and Avega Avastha also.

Keywords: Tamaka shwasa, Bronchial asthma, Pranavaha srotas, Wheezing.