(A) BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Bronchial asthma affects the small respiratory tubes in the lungs, causing inflammation and spasms in the bronchi due to allergies. This results in narrowed airways and broncho-spasms, leading to breathing difficulties and prolonged breathlessness known as asthma. Hereditary factors play a role, but exposure to dusty or smoky atmospheres, strong fragrances, cold weather, tonsillitis, laryngitis, cold, and catarrh can also trigger the disease.
Habb-e-Zeequn Nafas: Recommended for asthma and all types of cough. Take 1-1 pill with water in the morning and evening.
Khamira Abresham Sheera Unnab Wala: Useful for asthma, phthisis, tuberculosis, and dry cough. Take 5g in the morning on an empty stomach.
Lauq Katan: Beneficial for phlegmatic cough and asthma, also relieves constipation. Lick 10g in the morning and evening.
Majun Rahul Momineen: Effective against phlegmatic and asthmatic cough, as well as anxiety related to asthma. It is aphrodisiac. Take 5-5g with water in the morning and evening.
Sharbat Zoofa Sada: Helpful in asthma, cough, and catarrh. Take 20ml with lukewarm water.
Sharbat-e-Zoofa Murakkab: Useful in asthma and phlegmatic cough, facilitates expectoration. Take 200ml with lukewarm water.
(B) COUGH
Inflammation and irritation in the bronchial tree cause cough, categorized as dry or productive. Various types include epidemic cough, catarrhal cough, and allergic cough due to heat and cold.
Khansoleen: A specific medicine for cough and lung diseases. Suck 2-2 pills or as needed. For children, dissolve one pill in lukewarm water.
Khansyrup: Effective against lung disorders and frequent cough. Also beneficial for chronic and winter cough. Take 10-10ml with a small quantity of water in the morning and evening.
Lauq Aab-e-Tarbooz Wala: Useful for catarrh, dry cough, and sore throat. Take 5-5g with water in the morning and evening.
Lauq-e-Badam: Energizes the brain, alleviates dryness in the larynx and air passages, and is useful for dry cough. Lick 10-10g morning and evening.
Qairooti-e-Aarad-e-Karsana: Highly effective for chest pain related to pneumonia, pleurisy, and respiratory congestion. Expels phlegm. No specific dosage mentioned.
(C) PHTHISIS AND TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis, a contagious disease, easily spreads through contact. Poor general health, malnutrition, and contact with tuberculosis patients contribute to its transmission. A micro-organism (Tubercle Bacillus) found in the patient’s phlegm is a causative factor, leading to lung ulceration, fever, cough, night sweats, weight loss, and anemia. Unani medicines like Jiwan Baksh, Sharbat-e-Ejaz, and Sharbat-e-Faulad may aid alongside routine anti-tuberculosis treatment.
Jiwan Baksh: Useful in chronic fevers, tuberculosis fevers, and children’s tuberculosis. Take 30-30ml in the morning and evening.
Sharbat-e-Ejaz: Beneficial for phthisis, tuberculosis, and dry cough. Take 20-20ml with lukewarm Arq Gaozaban twice a day.
Sharbat-e-Faulad: Improves hemoglobin levels and reinstates blood density. Also alleviates general body weakness. Take 5 to 10ml after meals.
