Respiratory System

Ayurvedic products to support the Respiratory System

The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment, essential for sustaining life. It consists of the airways (nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi), lungs, and the diaphragm, a muscle that helps control breathing. When we inhale, oxygen enters through the nose or mouth, travels down the trachea, and into the lungs, where it reaches the alveoli—tiny air sacs surrounded by capillaries. Here, oxygen passes into the bloodstream and is transported to the body’s cells. At the same time, carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism, moves from the blood into the alveoli and is expelled from the body during exhalation. The respiratory system works in tandem with the circulatory system to deliver oxygen to organs and tissues and remove carbon dioxide, ensuring the body’s energy production and maintaining the balance of gases in the blood. Proper functioning of this system is vital for overall health, as it supports energy levels, cognitive function, and cellular processes.