Asthma: The Ayurvedic Concept

Introduction The fundamental cause of asthma is the bronchospasm, which depends upon the blockage of the respiratory system for inhaling and exhaling. The bronchi are connected especially with the lower lobes of the lungs, if are blocked, the upper lobes of the lungs, by nature, become more active. In this condition, enough oxygen can not … Read more

Arthritis: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Arthritis is a general word to indicate the inflammation of a joint or the disease of a joint. It can be divided into four characters: rheumatic arthritis, degenerative arthritis, infectious arthritis, and general arthritis.  Rheumatic arthritis is especially common in persons who previously had rheumatic fever. Because, if rheumatic fever is not properly treated … Read more

Diabetes: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction Oja is the Ayurvedic term for the blood sugar. It is greasy and has the nature of sweetness. The blood sugar, whenever is counteracted with the physical properties of astringent taste, loses its greasiness. Because the drying effect of the astringent taste is counteractive to the grease. The greaseless blood sugar can not be … Read more

Hay Fever: The Ayurvedic Concept

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Introduction The mucous membrane of the respiratory system, while inhaling especially through the nose, absorbs the dust, pollen, or gas polluted in the air. For any foreign thing attached to the mucous membrane to be excreted, the stimulated slime plays a major role. It is very important for health. Someone who is allergic to particular … Read more