Mucus from the lungs

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

I'm new to the group, would like to know please what the ayurveda has for a

problem of mucus that comes up from the lungs to the mouth, ecxess of saliva

sometimes. A Chinese doctor diagnosis

(by tongue) was weak/ sensitive lungs. These steps has already been taken:

 

did a colon cleanse (Schulze' s products)

no dairy/ meat products

organic food

never smoked

not taking take any drugs (poison)

a russian salt room for breathing didn't solve the root the problem (was

symptomatic only)

 

taking antioxidants (glutathione, vitamin E, C beta carotene, arginine,

chlorela, spirulina) but it seems that

it doesn't answer the problem which is chronic for about three years.

 

I thank you for any clue to what can be done here before it progresses to lung

cancer which will be much more difficult to treat.

Iris.

[Guest guest]

Dear Iris,

 

First of all, welcome to our community! Ayurveda has very specific

treatments for your

imbalance. The remedies/therapies that you have undergone are ok, but they will

probably not bring about true healing, as they do not really get to the

root-cause of the

imbalance (Vikruti).

 

This is a "Classic" - text book example of a Kapha imbalance. The lungs

are "home" to

Kapha; mucous in the lungs and excess saliva are again classic manifestations of

Kapha

imbalance. Please read message #5033 to see which foods/spices/beverages should

be

taken and avoided for a Kapha imbalance. Generally, foods and beverages that

are heavy

and cold in nature should be avoided. Taking foods/spices/beverages that are

light, dry

and warm are best for a Kapha imbalance.

 

I am not aware of Schulze' s products for a colon cleanse, however, in

dealing with a

Kapha imbalance, enemas or "Basti" that are called "Niruhavasana", which are

cleansing

and reducing in nature are best. Consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner who can

accurately

diagnose your imbalance and one who is skilled in Basti administration is ideal.

 

Avoiding meat and dairy is a good idea when dealing with a Kapha imbalance,

as they

are heavy, rich foods. If you do take cow's milk, make sure it is warm, and add

some

warm spices to it like clove and/or cinnamon to it. In general, you want to

have a light

diet. Split mung/moong beans, which can be purchased at a health food store, or

on the

internet, made into a simple soup with warm spices such as fresh ginger, fresh

garlic,

clove, cumin, black pepper, Indian long pepper (Pippali) and saffron should be

cooked in

the soup. These spices are light, dry and warm. There are many others, but

these are

very tasty, easily available, and make for a wonderful soup for excess

Kapha/mucous. You

can also make Basmati rice and have it with (or in) your soup. This combination

is called

"Kitchadi", and is the panacea food in Ayurveda. It is a cleansing food,

tri-doshic, a

complete protein, and brings about clarity of mind and a nice light feeling in

the body

when taken regularly. This alone, taken on a regular basis (3-5 meals a week)

will be of

great help to the Kapha imbalance.

 

Trikatu, a delicious blend of black pepper, dry ginger, and Indian long

pepper (Pipalli),

should be taken to help clear the sinuses and lungs and eliminate the mucous.

Trikatu

can be purchased online in tablet form, but it is best to get it in its

natural-spice-blend

form. If you wake up with a heavy feeling and there is mucous evident, take 1/4

to 1/2 of

a teaspoon of Trikatu and dissolve it in a cup of warm water. Drink the water,

and if it is

not too spicy for you, drink the spices too. You can use this infusion anytime

you have

excess mucous, feel lethargic or tired. You should take this before every meal

also to

raise your digestive fire (Agni). Should you feel excess heat in your body or

sweat after

taking the infusion, cut the dosage of trikatu untill you find a compatible

ratio. You can

buy trikatu at banyanbotanicals.com or Bazaarofindia.com.

 

If you have an oil diffusor (as is used in aroma-therapy), use essential

oils to help clear

away the mucous. Anti-Kapha oils such as camphor, eucalyptus, tea tree,

cinnamon, clary

sage, peppermint, thyme or rosemary- individually or in your own recipe, are

amoung the

best. Be careful with tea tree, camphor and cinnamon oils as to not get them on

your skin,

as they may cause irritation. Put a few drops of the essential oil into a base

vegetable oil

and warm it in your diffusor, allowing the aromas to fill the room. You may

*carefully*

inhale the vapor through the nostrils to bring about immediate relief -

especially fom tea

tree, eucalyptus and clary sage oils.

 

I strongly recommend that you seek guidance from a local Ayurvedic

practitioner

concerning your imbalance. He or She will be able to diagnose your condition

and

prescribe specific herbs and therapies to bring about true healing. Feel free

to email me

personally should you have any questions. I wish you good health.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Tony Rouse

 

 

ayurveda, "Iris Atzmon" <atzmonh@b...> wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> I'm new to the group, would like to know please what the ayurveda has for a

problem of

mucus that comes up from the lungs to the mouth, ecxess of saliva sometimes.

[mentee]

Greetings all,

This is my first post here.

I have found the information here, so very useful for a Kapha. I have fought mucus, fogginess, chest always filling full of fluid and all the typical complications that go along with such. I'm way pass being overweight, actually morbid as doctor wrote in my records -- I really don't like that word.

I'm coming more into balance the last few weeks, by finally avoiding foods that I have read here to avoid. WOW!!! Western medicine is so far behind in just the basics --nutrition.

I wish I would have learned the Kapha basics years ago ---- so many medications could have been avoided. Especially the antibiotics they have had me on and off for the 45 years, mostly do to chest infections. I have no idea what kind of condition my digestive system is --- good and regular bowel movements – got to love oatmeal.

I swear I just have to look at milk and I generate mucus. Drink a pint of milk and I have a hangover feeling for a day or two. I’m also having water retention problems with my left leg…. Barely holding control. (medications)

Ok, lets get positive....

I have been reading and reading, so much to learn. I have so many questions. But I will try to keep it simple.

1) The pantry is cleaned out and now time to bring Kapha foods into the house to replace those bad choices.

2) I have decided to start with Amaranth and Quinoa. I have also have collected about 30 recipes for these, tonight.

3) I have found several Kapha food lists on the internet. But each one is a little different and I don’t understand why.

I can’t seem to find this post #5033, as mentioned below.

This is a "Classic" - text book example of a Kapha imbalance. The lungs

are "home" to Kapha; mucous in the lungs and excess saliva are again classic manifestations of Kapha imbalance. Please read message #5033 to see which foods/spices/beverages should be taken and avoided for a Kapha imbalance. Generally, foods and beverages that are heavy and cold in nature should be avoided. Taking foods/spices/beverages that are light, dry and warm are best for a Kapha imbalance

4). Kitchadi, sounds a good place to start. There also seems to be several recipes for this on the internet. Could someone please be so kind as to post a Kitchadi recipe for a Kapha… if there is such a thing. And are you sure the Basmati rice, is ok for me on a daily basis?

5) I’ve also found a Kapha tea recipe.

6) How many days I can I safely and solely eat Kitchadi and consider I’m getting balanced nutrition. Would 2 or 3 weeks be to long? We’re about to go over 90 degrees here for awhile, so eating light should be easy.

Thank you for any help and or advice you can offer.

In gratitude and appreciation,

Jeff

Kapha on the path to balance

please fell free to post any links I should read - in case I miss one or two