@article{Shrikanta_Mytrhey RC_2022, title={A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Tekaraja Churna in the management of Tamaka Shwasa vis-a vis Bronchial Asthma }, volume={7}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/2074}, DOI={10.21760/jaims.7.9.6}, abstractNote={<p><em>Tamaka</em> <em>Shwasa</em> is one among the five types of <em>Shwasa</em>. It is predominantly <em>Kaphavataja Vyadhi</em> originating from <em>Pittasthana</em>. Aggravated <em>Vata</em> leads to its <em>Pratiloma Gati</em> and enters <em>Pranavaha</em> <em>Srotas</em> afflicts the <em>Kapha</em> produces <em>Peenasa, Ghurghuraka, Shwasakricchrata, Kasa, Pramoha, Parshvagraha, Vishuskasyata. </em>This disease shows close resemblance with bronchial asthma. According to global initiative for asthma (GINA), asthma defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways which is associated with airway hyper responsiveness. It leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing particularly at night and in early morning. Asthma affects both children and adults. It is estimated that as many as 300 million people of all ethnic backgrounds suffer from asthma. Prevalence of asthma in india is 2.5-5.0%. In this present study, <em>Tekaraja</em> <em>Churna</em> mentioned in <em>Sahasrayoga</em> was selected for the management of mild to moderate grade bronchial asthma.</p&gt;}, number={9}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Shrikanta and Mytrhey RC}, year={2022}, month={Nov.}, pages={43 - 48} }