Ayurvedic management of Tamaka Shwasa by Avleha Kalpana: A systematic review

Abstract

Background: Tamaka Shwasa (TS) is one of the most common chronic respiratory tract diseases, with an incidence that rises every year. In Ayurveda various Avleha shows solution to this problem. Avleha a secondary dosage form of Kwatha kalpana prepared by decoction or extracts of different herbs by adding sweetening agents, Prakshepa Dravya, Ghrita and Honey which is easy to administrate, palatable and long shelf life popular in children and old age people also.

Methodology: A systematic review was carried out using published literature obtained through “PubMed” until Oct 2022. The key words used for literature first search include “Avleha, Avaleha, Avleha kalpana, Avaleha kalpana.”In second search “Avleha, Avaleha, Avleha kalpana, Avaleha kalpana, Tamaka Shwasa, Asthma and Bronchial Asthma”.

Results and Discussion: Total 35 articles were searched in computer based search engine. After screening 8 articles were found to be used for the management of TS. Avleha prepared from Swaras and Kwath of same plant, or Avleha prepared from the bark and the heartwood of same plant, or changed into Granular form shows positive activity against TS.

Conclusion: This systematic review aimed to collect and assess data from clinical Trail, In-Vivo And In-Vitro study of Avleha in the management of TS. Being a global public health crisis, it is highly recommended to carry out more clinical trials on TS patients using Avleha kalpana drugs and therapeutic regimens.

Key Words: Avleha, Tamaka Shwasa, Bronchial Asthma, Ayurveda.