European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CONCEPT OF CANCER IN MODERN AYURVEDA

Dr. Sejal A. Patil*

ABSTRACT

Cancer originates due to metabolic changes. Vata Dosha is responsible for cell division. Aggravation of Vata Dosha and suppression of Kapha Dosha or both the Doshas interacting with one another may result in proliferation with one another may result in proliferation of cells. The knowledge and management of the disease, cancer was not unknown to the ancient surgeons of India. However the Ekadeshavriddhi (Growth of specific part) is a part of abnormal cell division resulting in Benign or Malignant tumours. Theoretical based mechanisms and action of Ayurvedic therapy is supposed to treat and prevent these entities well fully by which patient‟s quality of life improves. In this 21st century the world is running behind alternative medicines like Ayurveda to minimize the side effects due to chemotherapy and prolong their lifespan. The Ayurvedic science is believed to add a step on to the curative aspects of cancer and lead to healthy cells in addition to controlling /killing the cancer cells. Hence, attempt is made in this review to discuss about the pathology and principle of therapeutic management of various cancers described in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Arbuda; Cancer; Ayurvedic principle; Tumours; Granthi.