Lung fibrosis Treatment Ayurveda
Pulmonary fibrosis, or PF, occurs when the lining of your lungs becomes so scarred it cannot carry oxygen to the rest of your body. Each year approximately 48, 000 American cases are diagnosed, according to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis website. Herbs including marshmallow, ashwagandha, ginseng and suma are thought by some to relieve symptoms. Your doctor can advise you on whether herbs might be useful for you.
Fibrosis, or scarring, happens when excess connective tissue gets deposited in the lungs. PF is an idiopathic disease, one with no known cause. PF may have roots in heredity, smoking, viruses, and industrial and environmental toxins such as silicone, insecticides and asbestos. PF is progressive and thought to be incurable. Your doctor may suggest medication, supplemental oxygen, pulmonary therapy or lung transplantation.
Your physician may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids and cytotoxics to treat PF. For herbal options, ashwagandha is a subtropical fruit used for inflammation, writes David Winston in the 2007 volume “Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief.” In addition, ashwagandha has a calming effect on the body, which can help you adapt to the stress of a chronic disease. The schisandra fruit, frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine, can help with asthma, coughs and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, Winston says. In addition, schisandra is thought to help with inflammation, nervousness and insomnia. Winston's assertion about schisandra's anti-flammatory properties is supported by a study reported in an April 2010 "Inflammation."
