ROLE OF AYURVEDA THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED WEIGHT LOSS IN CANCER PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

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  • Dr. Amita Chaturvedi

Abstract

The science of Ayurveda not only based on scientific evidences but it also encompasses holistic and spiritual approaches for the management of various health ailments. Ayurveda not only provides therapeutic options for minor illness or acute condition but it also treats serious or fatal illness like cancer. Ayurveda mentioned cancer as Arbuda and Granthi described as minor neoplasm and major neoplasm respectively. The pathogenesis of cancer involves typical processes of disease progression like; aggravation, accumulation, build-up and manifestation. Natural herbs like; Phyllanthus niruri, Piper longum, Tinospora cordifolia, Vitis vinifera, Madhuca indica, Pterospermum acerifolium, Barleria prionitis, Amorphopallus campanulatus, Basella rubra, Moringa oleifera, Curcuma domestica, Allium sativum and Nigella sativa, etc. offers anticancer property. Similarly ayurveda detoxification techniques and classical formulations provide health benefits in cancer. Considering this fact present case report supported role of Ayurveda therapy in the management of cancer.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Cancer, Arbuda and Granthi

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2020-10-30

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