Dabur walk-a-thon on World Asthma day 2008

6 May, 2008

High energy and cheerful faces dominated the streets as Dabur Shwaashamrit, an Ayurvedic formulation for combating breathlessness, observed World Asthma Day by organizing Walk-A-Thon in Thiruvananthapuram, as a mark of solidarity with the over 100 million Indians who suffer from Asthma.

Hundreds of people from all walks of life enthusiastically participated in the walk from Chandrashekhar Nair Stadium to Kanakakunnu palace. The Walk-A-Thon was flagged off by television star Sarath Kumar.

Commenting at the initiative, K K Rajesh, Executive Vice President, Dabur India Ltd, said: “Dabur is delighted to receive such a terrific response to the Dabur Shwaasamrit Walk–A-Thon. It’s no secret that given today’s adverse environmental conditions, respiratory disorders are on the rise. The number of Indians suffering from such respiratory disorders is rising by the day. This Walk-A-Thon and Asthma awareness clinics that are simultaneously being held across Kerala are part of our initiatives to spread greater awareness on Asthma and about managing respiratory disorders. We would like to thank all our participants & partners for supporting us in making this event a huge success.”


“For over 120 years now, Dabur has been developing safe and efficacious Ayurvedic products in the country. Dabur Shwaasamrit is a ‘Clinically-proven’ herbal concoction that has been developed following ancient Ayurvedic guidelines supported by modern scientific processes. It is a unique blend of 14 herbs that provide 3-step action -- increase airflow, make coughing up easier and increase immunity of the respiratory system. The toxicity studies conducted on Dabur Shwaasamrit prove it to be absolutely safe with no side effects. Its regular intake builds immunity against breathlessness, chronic cough & cold,” said Mr. Praveen Jaipuriar, Head - Dabur Health Supplements, Dabur India Ltd.

As part of the initiative to spread greater awareness on Asthma and about managing respiratory disorders, Dabur Shwaasamrit also organized a series of Asthma awareness clinic in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Thrissur during the week, featuring renowned doctors.