Aurveda is the science that imparts all the knowledge of life. It defines health & factors for its maintenance & promotion .it describes the etiological factors, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment like cancer .Cancer According To Ayurveda:Cancer was mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic literature by name of Arbuda. Arbuda is one of the surgical disease & was explained in detail by Susruta, the pioneer of Indian surgery. Diet has also important role in cancer treatment in ayurveda.Many chronic diseases like cancer can easily come to stay with us & be our unwanted guests. Cancer was mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic literature by name of Arbuda. Arbuda is one of the surgical disease & was explained in detail by Aacharya Susruta. Aacharya Charaka mentioned Arbuda under the heading of sopha, Aacharya Vagabhat told in his word that any mass bigger than the granthi is called Arbuda.
Cancer now has become one of the serious health problem, not in developed countries but in developing countries, recent statistics estimate that in India with total population of around 100 corers, that is one billion people, cancer will strike about 7 lacks new patients every year. Approximately 3 out of every 10 persons living today has or will develop cancer.
Why Botanical(Ayurveda) Mixtures Are Viable Candidates of New Drugs? About 25% of prescription drugs derived from natural products, and many from plantsAlmost all are highly purified to almost a single moleculeMany drugs used in combinations.Use botanical mixtures as a different therapeutic paradigm.The addition of active botanical mixtures increases the pool of drug candidates Under the name of cancer many research work has been carried out on various drugs let’s see some herbs from a long list of anticancer drugs….
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera):
Studies in laboratories have shown that extracts of Ashwagandha kill some cancer cells and enhance some immune cells. It is thought that the structure of ashwagandha extracts may damage the cancer cells ability to generate the energy it needs to reproduce. Ashwagandha also reduces the level of glutathione, an antioxidant, in tumor cells which may enhance the effects of radiation therapy against those cells.Atharva Ayurveda Hospital & Cancer Research Centre,Rajkot, India reported another study on the effect of Withania somnifera
Ginger:
Ginger gets its distinct flavor from a compound known as gingerol. This compound has been known to effectively combat breast, ovarian, prostate and colorectal cancer.
Garlic:
Garlic has a flavor component that can effectively battle precancerous cells. The use of garlic can prevent formation of compounds that cause cancer.
Turmeric(Curcuma longa):
Turmeric contains a compound known as curcumin. This compound has preventive effects on many cancer. One teaspoon of turmeric everyday is sufficient for the prevention of certain types of cancer development.We at Atharva Ayurveda India will remain continue with more details of Ayurveda Treatment for Cancer,Diet and Lifestyle,Side effect of Radio Therapy and Chemotherapy and its management through Ayurveda under this Ayurveda as cancer Treatment...Stay Tuned...Atharva ayurved India an Internationally renowned Ayurveda Cancer Treatment and Research center...Feel free to write us Your feedback,Queries and if you require our consultation book your appointment on line and get the benifit of On line consultation...Dr.Bhavna JoshiM.D.(Ayu.Onco.Gold Medalist)Consultant Cancer PhysicianEmail:drbhavnajoshi@yahoo.com