Efficacy Of Traditional Indian Herbal Plants In Asthma Prevention : A Mini Review

Abstract

Asthma is a condition in which aperson's airways become inflamed, constrict, and bulge, as well as create excessive mucus that makes breathing difficult. It is also called as bronchial asthma which can bemild or severe, causing difficulty with regular tasks. In Asthma, person can feel breathing problems, coughing, chest pain and wheezing which may flare up from time to time. it has been seen that 4.4 % pre schoolers and 6.4% of elementary school children are suffering from Asthma as per data given by Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).It has been seen that Majorly girls are more prevalent for asthma. Asthma is commonly treated with rescue inhalers (salbutamol) to relieve symptoms and controller inhalers to prevent symptoms (steroids). In severe cases, longer-acting inhalers (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium) and inhalant steroids (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium) may be required. As Asthma cannot be treated but it can managed by proper care and diet through herbs. Traditional herbal plants like ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree), Night jasmine (Haarsringar), basil leaf (tulsi), Bay leaf (Tejpatta), and ginger (adrak) have a variety of health benefits. These plants have antibacterial, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the ability to relieve colds and coughs. Herbs are commonly used in ayurvedic medicine and home-based asthma prevention. Several studies have suggested that traditional herbal plants could be used in food and as asthma treatments. The purpose of this review is to concentrate on the use of traditional herbal plants in asthma prevention.