ABSRACT
Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma), a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. It is one which can be managed with easily in its early stages and with great difficulty in its later stages. The present study is done with the intention to understand the disease principle and evaluate the efficacy, merits & demerits of drug in comparison of Sringyadi churna. Total of 40 patients, equally divided in two groups i.e. Trial & Control, both group patients were given Sunthyadi Churna and Sringyadi Churna respectively, 3gm thrice daily after food and parameters (subjective & objective) were observed. Sunthyadi Churna helps in the management of Tamaka shwasa by removing the Srothorodha, reduction of Kapha accumulation there by maintains normal free flow of Prana Vayu for long time. Sringyadi Churna has immediate effect on various symptoms of Tamaka Shwasa but not a long lasting relief like that of Sunthyadi Churna.
Keywords: Srotorodha, Prana vayu, Kapha, Tamaka Shwasa.