"World Tuberculosis Day 2025: Raise Awareness, Stop TB with Ayurveda & Immunity Boosting Tips" 

📅 March 24 marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a global initiative to spread awareness about TB, its prevention, and treatment.

What is TB?

Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease affecting the lungs, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It spreads through air and can weaken the immune system if left untreated. 

Ayurvedic Approach to TB Prevention & Recovery

 Ayurveda focuses on rejuvenation, enhancing immunity, and restoring strength after illness. For tuberculosis (Rajayakshma), which weakens **Ojas** and **Dhatus**, Rasayana herbs and formulations play a crucial role in recovery and preventing relapse.  

Early Signs & Symptoms of TB:

⚠️ Persistent cough (more than 3 weeks)
⚠️ Blood in sputum
⚠️ Unexplained weight loss
⚠️ Night sweats & fever
⚠️ Fatigue & chest pain

  

1. Key Rasayana Herbs & Formulations for TB**  

✔ **Chyawanprash** – Rich in Amla, boosts immunity and lung health.  

✔ **Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)** – Enhances strength, reduces stress, and supports lung function.  

✔ **Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)** – Rejuvenates lung tissues and enhances vitality.  

✔ **Pippali Rasayana** – Especially useful in chronic respiratory conditions.  

✔ **Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)** – Boosts immunity and detoxifies the body.  

✔ **Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica)** – Helps in managing respiratory distress.  

✔ **Haridra (Turmeric)** – Anti-inflammatory and lung protective.  

2. Classical Rasayana Formulations for TB**  

 

✔ **Brahma Rasayana** – Strengthens the respiratory and immune system.  

✔ **Agastya Haritaki Rasayana** – Beneficial for chronic cough and weakness.  

✔ **Drakshavaleha** – Helps improve appetite and lung function.  

✔ **Ras Sindoor & Swarna Bhasma** (Under supervision) – Rejuvenates lung tissue and boosts immunity.  

3. Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendations**  

  

✅ **Diet** – Warm, nourishing, and easily digestible food like ghee, milk, moong dal, and dry fruits.  

✅ **Avoid** – Heavy, oily, and processed foods, excess sugar, and smoking.  

✅ **Pranayama** – Deep breathing techniques like Anulom Vilom, Bhastrika, and Ujjayi help lung function.  

✅ **Rest & Stress Management** – Adequate sleep, meditation, and stress reduction support healing.  

☀️ Sun exposure for Vitamin D to improve immunity.
🚫 Avoid smoking, processed foods, and cold, heavy meals.

This World Tuberculosis Day, let's spread awareness and strengthen our immunity with Ayurveda!