Role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Carcinoma of Breast

Shripathi Acharya G; Gopikrishna S. Acharya; Rajeshwari S. Acharya

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.4.23

Shripathi Acharya G Director Academic and Development, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Gopikrishna S. Acharya Professor and HOD, Department of Roga Nidana and Vikruti Vijnana, Guru Gorakhnath Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rajeshwari S. Acharya Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Panchakarma, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.4.23

Keywords: Carcinoma of breast, Rasayana, Anticancer

Abstract

The incidence of malignant disorders is increasing in modern India. Due to altered lifestyle, faulty food habits intake of carcinogenic drugs, alcohol and tobacco and derangements in hormonal activities, cancers are seen common. Carcinoma of stomach, carcinoma of head of pancreas, carcinoma of breasts, carcinoma of prostate, squamous cells carcinoma of the mouth and tongue, skin carcinoma, osteosarcoma, carcinoma of rectum, Bronchogenic carcinoma are few malignant conditions seen commonly in the society. Surgical excision, Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are practiced in the management of cancer. In Ayurveda, Nidana Parivarjana, use of Vyadhi Pratyanika Aushadhi, Panchakarma therapy, practice of Yogasanas and Pranayama, Pyramid therapy, Pathapathya Prayoga and diet therapies are advocated. Ayurveda provides palliative treatment in this disease. It often improves the quality of life and body strength in these patients. In the review paper, the role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Carcinoma of breast is discussed elaborately.

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