Understanding

Ayurvedic Inhalers w.s.r.

to Tamaka Shwasa

Presented By :
Guided By :
Dr.Vikas Saroch
Dr.R.S.HiremathM.D.
P.G. Scholar Asst.Prof.
 Introduction
Bronchial asthma is a common global health problem.
Individuals of all ages are affected.
Chronic airway disorder.
Severe and occasionally fatal.
Prevalence of asthama is increasing worldwide, especially in
children.
Mortality data from developed countries show that the rates
vary from 0.1 to 0.8 per 1 Lac persons aged 5 to 34.

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 Tamaka Swasa
Classified into two varieties:

Ø Tamaka swasa vatapradhan

Ø Tamaka swasa shlesma pradhana

The indicators of the former are highly painful

breathing with high frequency of noisy sounds,
little expectoration, difficulty in expectoration,
and insomnia.
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 Inhalers / Nebulizers
Inhaled drugs are localized to the target organ,
which generally allows for a lower dose than is
necessary with systemic delivery.

Fewer and less severe adverse effects.

The 3 types of aerosol device (MDI,DPI, and

nebulizer) can be clinically equivalent.

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Inhalation : Drug may be administered as solid
particle (in nebulizers) either in a solution form
or in a vapour form.

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 As Per Classic`s
Ø Nasal Route Administration:

Nasya

Ø Buccal Route Administration

Dhumapana (Smoke/Vapours)

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 Qualities of drug
As per Charaka :

Bahuta, Yogata, Aneka Vidha Kalpana,

Sampanna.

As per Modern :

Easily Available, Abundantly Available, Cost

effective, Less Side Effect, Maximum
Therapeutic Efficiency
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 Essential oils
Known as life blood of plant

Very potent

Soluble in ether , alcohol and water

Inhalation of steam containing essential oil is

often a very effective way to treat respiratory
complaints .

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 Latest Researches
Role of Vit. B6, C
Magnesium is co factors in over 300
biochemical process in body
Vasa: Active Constituents Alkaloids,
Flavonoids, Essential Oils
Tylophora asthmatica : Leaves, Root Powder,
Root bark
Ginger root is widely known for its positive
impact
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Essential oils of Cypress sempervirens and
Origanum majorana were highly valued as
medicines by ancient civilizations.

Have antispasmodic activity in the RS and promote

clear airways within the lungs.

Essential oil (Melaleuca viridiflora) comes from

the leaves of a tree used in the respiratory system.

Resolves phlegm.
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 Concept of DPI
Powder drug formulations are either in a pure form, mixed with
an inactive excipient such as lactose.

Finely milled powder particles (< 5 µm) do not flow freely

Because of cohesive force and static charge.

To produce suitably small drug particles, the drug must then be

disaggregated by shear forces during an adequate inhalation.

It is for this reason that DPIs require a relatively high

inspiratory flow for drug delivery to the airways.

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Significance Of Nasal Route

Quick absorption and fast action

Poisonous drugs can not be administered by this

route ,as it may reach brain.

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 Further research
Establish Efficacy Of Various Ayurvedic
Preparations used in asthma by good quality
randomized controlled trials.

Determine the Active Principles in various

Ayurvedic medications.

Evaluate the impact of Ayurvedic medications

on the natural history.

Evaluate the role of

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 Conclusions
The review of literature highlights need for more
research in utility of Ayurvedic preparations
(Inhalers) in bronchial asthma.

Medications and the management are not well

standardized.

As a large number of experimental studies have

documented .

Potential
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