Snoring

Snoring

Snoring occurs when something block the flow of air through Mouth and nose.

Causes

1 Throat weakness . causing the throat to close during sleep.

2 Obstruction in the nasal passageway .

3 Deposition of fat in and around the throat .

4 The tissue at the top of airways touching each causing vibration

5 Relaxants such as alcohol or drugs relaxing throat muscle.

6 sleeping on back . Which may result in the drooping of tounge into the back of mouth .

Principal of Treatment

Shodhana Chikitsa ( Panchakarma )

1 Kaphavatahara

2 Vatanulomana

3 Pratimarsha Nasya with Anu Taila BD Day.

4 Prayogika Dhumapana BD Day

Shamana Chikitsa

Recommended Classical Formulation

1 Mrityunjaya Rasa 250 mg TID with warm water after meals.

2 Sudharshana Churna 3 gm BD with warm water after meals.

3 Shvasakuthara Rasa 125 mg BD with warm water after meals.

4 Godanti Bhasma 250 mg BD with warm water before meals.

5 Laghu Sutshekhar Rasa 500mg TID with warm water after meals.

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( indications )

1 light diet at night

Sleep on your side not on your back .

Apthya ( contraindications )

1 Obesity

2 recurrent respiratory infections

3 sleeping immediately after meals.

4 Day sleeping.