An insight into understanding ancient perspectives of respiratory health

Authors

  • Gouri M Wariyar
  • Arhanth Kumar
  • K Vidyalakshmi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i9.1472

Keywords:

Respiratory disease, Veerasimhavalokah, Shwasa, Kasa

Abstract

This article explores the historical evolution of respiratory diseases highlighting its references in early Vedic texts such as the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda & Upanishads, offering insights into ancient understandings of respiratory diseases. It also delves into Ayurvedic treatments and practices detailed in classical texts like Veerasimhavalokana in relation to respiratory disease . Additionally, it covers traditional healing practices including Vedic mantras and their impact on human health. The narrative extends to folklore with the story of Ondine’s Curse, which inspired the term for central hypoventilation syndrome. By synthesizing these historical sources and practices, it underscores the depth of ancient knowledge in managing respiratory health and its influence on contemporary respiratory therapy.

Author Biographies

Gouri M Wariyar

P G Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Samhita Siddhanta & Sanskrit, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda , Hospital & Research Centre Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Arhanth Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of PG Studies in Samhita Siddhanta & Sanskrit, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda , Hospital & Research Centre Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

K Vidyalakshmi

Prof and HOD, Department of PG Studies in Samhita Siddhanta & Sanskrit, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda , Hospital & Research Centre Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Additional Files

Published

2024-10-16

How to Cite

Wariyar, G. M., Kumar, A. ., & Vidyalakshmi, K. (2024). An insight into understanding ancient perspectives of respiratory health. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 12(9). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i9.1472