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Ayurveda-Hautnah Magazine Articles and Editorials in English
Shree Balaji També, Karla
CANCER CURE –ROLE OF AYURVEDA AND SANTULAN PANCHAKARMA TREATMENTS
Cancer is an unpredictable space element oriented disease which affects the basic vital life force i.e. Prana and Ojas. Cancer is an abnormal growth caused by change in the cell program due to imbalance of the tridoshas. It is an individual oriented disease i.e. it acts differently in each patient, hence the treatment needs to be planned according to individual constitution. With all the experience, one can say that Holistic approach plays a vital role in cancer management and treatment. Ayurvedic therapies, medications need to be inclusive of Yoga, Healing Music and Meditation. Cancer is a change in cell program at the causal level and disturbance in the Agni at the physical level. It is important to work upon this program as it is the key to the solution for cancer. Agni, here can be correlated as the entire hormonal functioning in the body which are responsible for directly bringing the messages from the brain and translate it onto the different body organs.
Though there is no direct mention of the word Cancer in the traditional Ayurvedic manuscripts, Acharya Charak has clearly indicated that it is not necessary to coin the name of the disease always, it is possible to treat any disease based on the disturbance of doshas and dhatus. Modern time diseases like Cancer and AIDS can hence be treated on this basis as Ayurveda describes how to treat the particular disturbances. The individual constitution and patients psychology is also very important. Many times the name of the disease gives a greater shock to the patient than the troublesome symptoms. Ayurveda purposefully does not give the name to such particular disease as these are program oriented disease.
Cancer is understood as an ‘Abnormal Growth’, the growth can be external or internal and can exist in any body tissue viz. Rasa, Rakta, Maunsa, Meda, Asthi and Majja. There is excess production of new cells while the dead cells in body tissue are not replaced and managed adequately. Deposit of the unmanaged or abnormal cells leads to the growth of tumor which may be Benign or Malignant.
Cancer is a basic metabolic disturbance, an imbalance of the five elements, Panchamahabhutas. It is mainly a space element (Vata Dosha) oriented disease. The disease and its secondary growths affect other distinct areas of the body, not necessarily extending to the neighboring areas, so one can say that it actually jumps to different parts of the body using space as medium. Cancer can affect any person, of any age group and any body organ.
Main cause for cancer is ‘Chittavrutti’ i.e. disturbance in the conditioning of the mind. The mind belongs to the space element and its disturbance leads to psychological and emotional disharmony leading to imbalance of life activities.
The Ayurvedic physician should judge the following in Cancer treatment: The status of the Dosha /Dooshya, The etiology of Pathogenesis (Vikaara Pravritti), Origin of Ailment (Adhisthana) Site of Evolution of (Samutthana)
Considering the above mentioned factors one should treat the patient accordingly. Nomenclature to every syndrome may not be mentioned. These guidelines work like a candle in the dark for the physicians to treat contemporary disorders.
Looking at the terms defined earlier and the guidelines of Ayurveda cancer can be understood as: Internal Gulma External Arbud A basic metabolic imbalance of Rasa, Rakta, Maunsa, Meda, Asthi and Majja.
Aim of Ayurvedic Cancer Management:
Improve general health and immunity Minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation Avoid secondary growth and metastasis Increase life span.
Ayurveda gives maximum preference to : * Panchakarma chikitsa * Graha chikitsaa includes Yoga, Healing Music, Meditation and Dhoom Chikitsa * Rasayan chikitsa
Panchakarma Chikitsa: It is a shodhan chikitsa for complete purification and rejuvenationof the body. It includes five Karmas for external cleansing and internal purification. Panchakarma Chikitsa in cancer treatment emphasizes more on the balance of space element and is not only confined to the balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas. Virechan-Ayurvedic laxative treatment and Basti- Ayurvedic oil enema play a vital role in cancer treatment. Ghruta Paan and Basti are to be continued even after Panchakarma. Local rejuvenation program according to disease location and individual constitution can also be prescribed.
Graha chikitsaa:
Graha Chikitsa proves to be very beneficial in Cancer treatment as it offers space elemental balance. Graha Chikitsa integrates Ashtanga Yoga, Healing Music, Meditation and Dhoom chikitsa. Yogic asanas and Pranayam-breathing disciplines help to integrate the mind, body and soul thereby helping to bring back the balance.
Similarly Healing Music also plays an important role in reducing the mental and emotional stress and offers relaxation. Ragas Asavari and Darbari are especially beneficial in cancer patients. The albums recommended are Spirit of harmony and Yoga Nidra. It is also proved that certain music give good relief in caner.
Meditation and Mantras help to change the brain program and Aumkar chanting can give miraculous results in cancer patients.
Dhoom chikista includes various Dhoops which are mixtures of specific herbs:
Tenderness (containing Bishop’s weed, Dill seed, sandal wood etc.), Purifier (containing Myrrh, Neem etc.) and Shakti (containing Saraca indica, Myrrh, Woodfordia fruiticiosa etc.) Zodiac Dhoops – specially designed as per individual zodiac signs.
Advantages of Graha Chikitsa:
Offers relaxation and peace Reduces stress and develops positive attitude Increases the confidence and trust of the patient Offers healing at all three levels
Rasayan Chikitsa includes intake of tonics like Dhatrirasayan, Shanti Rose, Chyavanprash, Sanlaksha oil etc. Rasayans help to recharge the general body immunity and strengthen all the body tissues thereby enabling the individual to win over the disease.
Ayurvedic Yoga(Medicines) for Cancer Treatments:
Suvarna, Raupya Triphala, Bala, Laksha, Punarnava, Ananta Shatavary, Guduchi, Ashwagandha, Ashoka, Manjishtha Gokshuradi Guggul, Triphala Guggul Praval Panchamrut and Mauktik - Kamadudha Suvarnamakshika Bhasma, Mandoora Bhasma
Dietary (Ahara) Restrictions:
Avoid Hybrid varieties with chemical fertilizers and pesticides of Cauliflower, Cabbage. Capsicum, Non - vegetarian food, egg, Gawar beans, Brinjal, Kidney beans, Tamarind etc.
Dietary regime to be followed as per individual constitution
Behavioral (Vihara ) Restrictions Avoid exposure to heat, sunlight Avoid any stressful activity especially psychological and emotional stress Avoid late nights Avoid alcohol intake and smoking
Recommendations in Behavioral regimen:
Activities increasing self confidence and trust should be performed. Hobbies to get experience of creativity should be developed. Enhancement of social work to prove usefulness to the world. Creativity to prove the necessity of long life. A decision to live longer to offer creativity to others.
Appeal to All
Increase awareness for Ayurvedic lifestyle especially biologically grown natural vegetarian diet regime. Propagation of time tested Ayurvedic treatments and medicines for Cancer. Recommend Yoga, Meditation and Healing Music for Cancer Treatment. Use of Dhoom Chikitsa as a complimentary therapy for Cancer patients. Use of simple Ayurvedic preparations as a preventive measure for persons with hereditary and family history of Cancer &/or those with lifestyle prone to Cancer disease in future. For example herbs like Guduchi, Ashoka, Ashwagandha and Manjishta |
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