Tamaka Shwasa is the one among the five types of Shwasa Roga explained in Ayurveda classic. Tamaka Shwasa shows close similarity with a bronchial asthma. Ayurveda considered ShwasaRoga as disease of Pranavaha, Annavaha, Udakavaha Srotasa and therefore Chikitsa explained as Shodhana and Shamana Yoga. Also Vaigikakalina and Avaigikakalina Chikitsa. Tamaka Shwasa is Yapya disease require long term management even after Shodhana therapy. As Shodhana is indicated in less cases and Vega or attacks occurred in paroxysms, large number of patients comes in Avega Avastha. Therefore administration of Shamana Yoga is very important step in the management of Tamaka Shwasa. Ayurveda classics indicate ample of combination for Shwasa Roga. Shwasahara Dashemani is one of such combination used as ShamanaYoga for Tamaka Shwasa. This monograph explained the Shwasahara properties of the combination and individual drugs as well in the management of Tamaka Shwasa.
