In Ayurveda, asthma is mentioned under Pranavaha Sroto Vikara, as Swas. Ayurveda describes asthma and allergic asthma as a common lung disease that causes difficulty in regular breathing. Ayurveda is all about the holistic treatment of the body, which uses multiple techniques to cure asthma and allergy.

Ayurveda is extremely clear that whatever we consume influences our body and mind. In ancient Indian culture and astronomy, the Moon is the deity of mind and vanaspati (food). It strongly emphasizes the movement of the Moon affects the quality of food changes and it with time. That is why a certain food is restricted from being eaten on Ekadashi, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi. However, Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners give more importance to Ekadashi fasting (upavasam). The reason behind it is simple science. It takes 3-4 days for the components of food to reach our brain. Eating light food on Ekadashi prepares our body for the impact of full moon night. The earth observes maximum pressure on full moon day, thus giving rise to all types of imbalances in one’s body and mind. Observing fast on Ekadashi can reduce the negative effect of the full moon day.

Our medical treatment at St. Paul’s Ayurvedic clinic also utilizes these days to make our treatment more effective and holistic. In certain allergic conditions, we prescribe oil to apply on the scalp. The patients are instructed to apply oil only on days such as Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Trayodashi.