Ever wished you could press a “reset” button for your lungs? See what is Ayurveda’s answer.
In Ayurveda, one of the time-tested ways to address recurring respiratory troubles — especially long-term asthma — is through a cleansing therapy called Vamana — a gentle, guided process of therapeutic vomiting. Sounds unusual? Think of it as a deep spring-clean for your breathing system. Many chronic respiratory problems like asthma, lingering cough, allergies, or sinus congestion often have one thing in common — excess Kapha (mucus) clogging the airways. Vamana works by flushing out this built-up mucus from the upper part of the body, especially the chest and throat region, giving you that light feeling. Under professional supervision, the process is carefully done by with herbal oil massage, steam, and medicines that loosen mucus and then gently expelling it. People with long-term asthma often notice that their breathing becomes freer, their nose feels clearer, and coughing reduces in the days that follow. Beyond clearing the phlegm, Vamana also helps balance the body’s systems, making it less likely for the congestion to return if practiced yearly once. It’s not a quick-fix inhaler — it’s a full reset for your respiratory health, rooted in centuries of Ayurvedic wisdom.
- Dr. Vishnu Unnikrishnan
