BRONCHIAL ASTHMA UNANI Definition Zeequn Nafas (Bronchial asthma) is a common disease of lung’s airways characterized by recurring symptoms and Usr-e-Tanaffus due to obstruction in the air way. Causes • Soo-e-Mizaj Balghami (Impairment of phlegmatic temperament). • Accumulation of viscid mucous (Balgham) in the airways. • Zof-e- Hararat-e- Ghareezi (lack of innate heat). • Recurrent attack of Nazlah (Coryza). • Hypersensivity to Ajsam-e- Ghareebah (Foreign bodies e.g. dust, pollen grain). • Hawa-e-Kaseef (Polluted air). • Excessive use of cold and moist diet. • Extreme cold and hot weather. Preventive Measures • Use of Muqawwi-e-Mana’at (immunomodulating) agents. • Avoid use of Baarid Aghziyah (foods having cold temperament). • Avoid residing in overcrowded/less ventilated houses. • Avoid exposure to dust, pollens and fumes. • Avoid spicy and Martoob Ghizae which may increase the formation of Balgham (phlegm). • Stop smoking. Health Promoting Tips • Do lung exercises as per instructions. • Take Haar Aghziyah (foods having hot temperament). • Take Mufatteh Urooq Advia (Bronchodilators) Curative Herbs/Minerals/Animal products • Juice of Zanjabeel Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) • Flowers of Madar Madder (Calotropis gigantea (Linn.) Ait. f.) • Joz Masil Datura (Datura stramonium Linn.) • Katan Linseed (Linum usitatissimum Linn.) • Zoofa Hysoop (Hyssopus officinalis Linn.) • Kushta Abrak Calcified Mica • Kushta Marajaan Calcified Coral • Azraqi Strychnine (Strychnos nuxvomica Linn.) • Qust Saussurea (Saussurea hypoleuca Spreng.) • Khashkhas Poppy (Papaver somniferum Linn.) • Khubbazi Common mallow (Malva sylvestris Linn.) • Unsul Dashti Urginea (Urginea indica Kunth.) • Badam Almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch.) • Kakrasinghi Pistacia galls (Rhus succedanea Linn.) • Behidana Quince (Cydonia oblonga) • Adusa (Adhatoda zeylanica Medic) • Katan Linseed (Linum usitatissimum Linn.) • Filfil Daraz Long Pepper (Piper longum Linn.)
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