Ayurvedic Herbs To Treat Childhood Asthma

Bharangi is one of the common herbs used in the treatment of common cold, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, cough, and other chronic respiratory problems. It is also an excellent dry cough home remedy. It is also used by Ayurveda for relief from fever and hyper-pyrexia. It Pacifies Vata and Kapha, and promotes pitta.

Adhatoda Vasica (also called Vasaka) is an ayurvedic medicinal plant used for cough, asthma, breathing trouble, nasal congestion, bleeding disorders, allergic conditions, upper respiratory infections, excessive uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation, etc. Adhatoda Vasica has mucolytic, expectorant, and bronchodilator action, so it is greatly used in respiratory troubles. It relieves cough, fights off respiratory infections, and helps in the management of asthma.

Use of Shireesha has been extensively recommended to neutralize toxins in the body. It has also been used in the treatment of respiratory afflictions like bronchial asthma. Shirish is excellent to remove toxins from within as well as fight allergic chemicals, pollen grains or chemicals causing allergy or irritation to the lungs.

The herb kantakari or Solanum xanthocarpum is a small shrub and the yellow berries are excellent antihistamine. The powder of these berries is a very effective natural remedy for asthma and helps to ease out an attack of asthma. .