These are natural foods or plant products that have found a space in managing asthma.
- Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha helps in managing a wide range of health conditions, including asthma. One of tits widely recognised benefits is that it modulates and boosts the immune system. It can also escalate the amount of pathogen-fighting agents and alter the adverse effects of anti-cancer drugs on the immune system.
- Garlic: With its antiseptic, anti-fungal, and nutritive properties, it is used as an immune system booster for thousands of years by Ayurvedic practitioners. It is a powerful natural antioxidant, which protects the body from bacterial and viral infections, without causing any side-effects. Garlic acts as a natural antibacterial agent when it is fresh and raw as it contains allicin that kills viruses and bacteria. It is a good natural medicine against coughs, colds and chest infection during the winter. The anti-inflammatory properties in garlic make it a miracle remedy for asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system.
- Ginger: An ingredient packed with immune-boosting benefits, ginger helps support the immune system. It is one of the potent Ayurvedic herbs that can ease symptoms of asthma. Ginger prevents nausea and soothes an upset tummy. Ginger is very much effective in keeping your body warm and helps break down the accumulation of toxins in your organs. Add ginger to a stir-fried dish or boil it to make a cup of ginger tea with some added lemon for a pleasant and a healing hot drink.
- Cumin: Helps to reduce the ama (build-up of toxins and impurities in the body), the black pepper can help cleanse the body.
- Raw turmeric: One of the vital Ayurvedic herbs, raw turmeric (amba haldi) is a seasonal herb and is mostly found during the season of monsoon. Amba Haldi helps in revitalising the blood and it purifies the blood by removing toxic agents. It also helps in maintaining the stomach and digestive system. Research suggests that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, has a wide variety of benefits for people suffering from lung disease.