Ayurvedic Approaches to Managing COPD

Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to managing COPD by balancing the body's doshas, particularly Vata and Kapha. Herbal remedies like Vasaka, Tulsi, and Licorice help soothe respiratory passages and reduce inflammation. Practices such as pranayama (breathing exercises) and yoga enhance lung...

• COPD, encompassing emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a chronic lung disease characterized by restricted airflow and breathing difficulties. Globally, it's a major cause of death, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with smoking being a significant contributor in high-income nations and household air pollution playing a key role elsewhere. In India, COPD is a leading non-communicable cause of death after ischemic heart disease, with a substantial increase in cases and deaths reported over recent decades.