CAN TUMOURS BE TREATED IN AYURVEDA
- August 6, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Tumor simply means an abnormal growth or mass of cells that grows gradually and cause illness.
In Ayurveda, Benign tumor is termed as Granthi and at the malignant stage it is termed as Arbuda.
According to Acharya Sushrut there is aggravation of the three Doshas i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha and may develop a malignant tumor or arbuda. This may affect the tissue, which might result in developing a malignant tumor.
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Is tumor a Cancer?
The answer is No, it is not necessary that each tumor can be a Cancer.
At initial stage or Benign Tumour is Non- cancerous but malignant is cancerous.
TYPES OF TUMOUR-
There are 3 main types of tumor-
- Benign– These are not cancerous. They do not spread or grow or grows very slowly.
- Premalignant- In these tumors, the cells are not yet cancerous, but they have the potential to become malignant.
- Malignant- Malignant tumors are cancerous.
CAUSES OF TUMOUR-
- Excessive intake of alcohol.
- Environmental Factors or toxins like certain poisonous mushrooms and Alpha toxins or a type of poison that can grow on peanut plants
- Excessive exposure to sunlight.
- Genetic factors.
- Being Overweight or Obesity.
- Exposure to Radiation
- Viruses infection or inflammation
- Local Trauma or injury
- Diet and stress etc.
FEATURES OF TUMOUR-
- Round
- Firm
- Causing mild pain
- Large
- Deeply rooted in the body
- Growth is slow
- No suppuration is seen
- A swollen, fleshy growth
A malignant tumor contains an excess of Kapha and adipose tissue and it does not suppurate but forming inflexible little balls.
Acharya Sushruta explains the 6 types of tumors-
- Vatika Granthi
- Paitik Granthi
- Kaphaj Granthi
- Medoj Granthi
- Raktaj Arbuda
- Mamsa arbuda
First to Fourth is Benign and can be treated successfully at an early stage but 5th and 6th is Malignant.
DESCRIPTION OF TUMOURS ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
| TUMOUR IN AYURVEDA | CAUSES | SYMPTOMS |
| Vatika Granthi | Aggravation of Vata Dosha | Color-Black It is large, hard, budging, mobile enlarges or shrinks. |
| Paitika Granthi | Aggravation of Pitta Dosha | Color- Yellow or red and it quickly grow, Characterized by Burning sensation. |
| Kaphaja Granthi | Aggravation of Kapha Dosha | Color- skin color No pain present, big hard lump, Sheeta or cold in touch, itching present |
| Medas Granthi or Fatty tissue | Doshas affects the adipose tissue or fatty tissue | It is similar to the tumour caused by Kapha aggravation. It is Fatty, soft, mobile. Increases or decreases in size with gain or loss of weight of the patient. Vata helps to transport the fat to the muscle tissue or skin. |
| Rakta Arbuda or blood tumor | Aggravated Vata, Pitta and Kapha circulate through the blood stream, with Pitta Dosha as main cause for the disturbance. | Affected blood or malignant tumour |
| Mamsa Arbuda or muscle tumor | Consumption of wrong kinds of meat in excess. | Affected muscle tissue (malignant) |
| Asthi Granthi or affecting bone tissue | Vata gets accumulated in this case where there is Fractures or injuries to the bone. | Affecting the bone tissue |
| Sira Granthi | It weakens the blood consistency which enters the channels of the body. | Channels get affected |
| Vrana Granthi or ulcer | It is caused due to Excessive intake of all types of food, whilst recovering from ulcer. | Vrana Granthi or ulcer |
Do you have the following symptoms don’t ignore it Consult to your doctor and get treated as early as possible.
- Weight Loss- If you are losing your weight for which there is no reason.
- Fatigue- It is not similar to how the person feels after a long day of work or a play.
- Fever- It can also be a common symptom of routine colds and the flu.
- Pain near the affected area.
- Certain skin Changes.
If you have the above symptoms than it doesn’t mean that you have Cancer but there is no harm in consulting to your Doctor.
AYURVEDA TREATMENT FOR TUMOUR-
CAC TUMOUR CARE KIT
CAC Prepared a medicinal formula to treat Tumour as the herbs present in these medicines shows Anti- cancerous properties so it helps to heal Tumour in a natural way.
Description
1. Immuno Up Powder
Immuno up sachet is pure herbal formulation. The importance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If a person fall ill easily, it means their body’s immunity is low. This pacifies tridosha (Vata, pitta and Kapha), strengthen your immunity, keeps your digestive system fit and also detox your body. it also works in cold, fever and flu conditions. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. it is a natural immune-modulator properties to prevent and ease coughing, sneezing, etc. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, Sore throat, body pains, and weakness.
Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily.
2. Liver Care Syrup
Liver Care Syrup is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs show Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablespoon twice daily with normal water.
3. Curcumin Capsules
Curcumin Capsules is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are very popular Anti-aging supplement.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 Capsule twice daily with normal water.
4. Trikatu Tablet
Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
5. Kaishore Guggul
Kaishore Guggul Tablet is a herbo- mineral 650 MG tablet. CAC Kaishore Guggulu tablet helps in balancing Pitta dosha in our body. Kaishore guggulu is an ayurvedic guggul formulation used for raised uric acid, Blood purification, mild to severe attacks of Gouty arthritis, inflammatory diseases, Wounds, Indigestion, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Diabetic carbuncles etc. Kaishore guggulu contains pure herbal ingredients such as Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Kalimirch (Piper Nigrum), Pipali (Piper Longum), Vidanga (Embelia Ribes), Nisoth (Operculina Turpethum), Danti Mool (Baliospermum Montanum), Goghrita etc. These herbs helps in regulating metabolism, cleans out toxins from the body and boosts immunity.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
6. Kanchnar Guggul
Kanchnar Guggul is an Ayurvedic and Herbal medicine. It is available in the form of a tablet and it is to be taken orally. They are processed by decreasing the decoction of vegetable substances to a thick density and after pouring some powders for creating a pill mass. CAC Kanchnar guggul is pure herbal medicines which checks and treats any kind of abnormal growth in the body, healing of ulcers, thyroid disorders, hernia, lesions and cancer. All kind of unwanted growth and fluid retentions in the body is treated by CAC Kanchnar Guggul and it reduces all kinds of lumps in the body. The major ingredient in this medicine is guggul, and kanchanar. Here are the health benefits of these:The botanical name of kanchanar is Bauhinia variegata and it belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is used as antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, Anti Inflamatory ,Kapha har and pain reducing agents.The botanical name of guggul is Commiphora mukul. There are many medicinal properties of guggul such as antilipidemic (burn fat from the body), antifungal, antimicrobial, antitumor, and antioxidant.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.