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Cancer (Karkat Rog)
Cancer, one of the most deadly challenges spreading drastically in this century has now officially become the most dangerous killer in the world.
In Ayurved Cancer is described as inflammatory or non-inflammatory swelling and mentioned as Granthi or Arbud or Apachi or Gulma. According to ayurveda Cancer develops when there is imbalance between Doshas. Vata is the active Dosha, it plays a role in metastasis. Pitta being Tejas increases the metabolic activity of the Cancer cells while Kapha which is Guru and bulky is responsible for aberrant multiplication of Cancer cells.
Types of Arbudas according to Doshas:
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kaphaj
- Tridoshaj
Types of Arbudas according to Dhatus:
- Rakta (blood)
- Mamsa (muscles)
- Medas (Fat)
Cancer treatment in Ayurved:
Ayurved has a holistic approach in treating cancer. Ayurvedic treatment depends on stage and type of cancer. If the patients turn to ayurvedic treatment in early stage of cancer it's more beneficial for them as they can well tolerate side effects of chemotherapy and radiation and ayurvedic medicines help in developing immunity against cancer cells.
Ayurvedic treatment is primarily based on three factors:
1) The person should avoid the cause of disease.
2) Take the treatment according to the doshas.
3) Panchkarma or Detoxification.
Therapeutic approach in Ayurved:
Therapeutic approach in ayurved is divided into four categories:
1) Prakritisthapini chikitsa(Health maintenance)
2) Roganashini chikitsa (Disease cure)
3) Rasayan chikitsa (Restoration of normal function)
4) Satwavajaya chikitsa (Spiritual approach)
Prakritisthapini chikitsa
In this the Lifestyle corrections are done,the causes are reversed such as asking the patient to refrain from alcohol, nicotine and other factors which have contributed to cancer growth. Lifetime corrections, yoga ,exercise and dietary corrections are main pillars of this part of treatment.
Roganashini chikista
Here shaman chikitsa is done primarily ie some very potent ayurvedic medicines and herbs are used for treatment which not only help fight cancer cells but also helps in reducing side effects of chemotherapy.
Panchkarma or detoxification also helps in cancer patients as they help in cleansing body doshas and aides in rejuvenation of body.
Some herbs which are very helpful in cancer treatment are mentioned below:
1) Haridra or Turmeric
Very potent herb in prevention and treatment of cancer.
2)Amla or Amalaki
Loaded with lots of antioxidants Amla helps form a shield against damage to liver, lung, breast, colon tissues during cancer progression.
Amla also reduces the activation of cancer cell spread.
3) Ashwagandha
It helps patients in coping up with the stress cancer causes to them.
4) Kalmegh
Extract from kalmegh strengthens the human immune system and supports the body's natural healing processes.
5) Giloy
Giloy has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
It can also inhibit tumor growth and reduce the risk of metastasis
Rasayan chikitsa
There are many medicines and combinations in ayurved which are immunity boosters or rasayans. They work at the DNA level and help boost the immunity of cancer patients. Some common rasayans are chyawanprash, Brahm rasayan, Bhallatakprash, Suvarna bhasma, Heerak bhasm, and some mercurial preparations are mentioned in ayurvedic texts.
Satwavajaya chikitsa
Cancer patients have a great deal of stress due to the complex form of this disease. In addition fear of disease recurrence could be a major factor that leads to unwanted stress. Some herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, and some medicated ghee helps patients in coping up with stress. Also some dietary changes which will improve the Ojas of the patient is recommended. Some mantras recitation is also recommended.
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