Cancers arising in the colon and rectum are called colon cancer
or colorectal cancer, and are usually believed to have developed from
polyps.
Colon cancer is very common in the
Western world but is rare in
Asia and Africa. Diets high in fat are believed to predispose humans to
colorectal cancer whereas diets high in vegetable and high fiber foods
help reduce the risk.
Ulcerative colitis highly increases the risk for
colon cancer.
Genetic factors are also an important risk factor in this
disease.
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, anemia, breathlessness,
change in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, red or
dark blood in stool, weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps and bloating.
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the standard line of
treatment for this condition.
The Ayurvedic treatment of
colorectal cancer is aimed at treating the main cancer, preventing or
reducing its spread to other parts of the body and improving overall
survival.
Medicines used in this condition are: Arogya-Vardhini,
Kanchnaar-Guggulu, Yograj-Guggulu, Triphala-Guggulu,
Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Punarnavadi-Guggulu, Mahamanjishthadi-Qadha,
Panchamrut-Parpati and Saarivasav.
Medicines which act on the 'Ratka'
and 'Mansa' dhatus (tissues) are useful in this condition.
These include
medicines like Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurroa),
Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Musta
(Cyperus rotundus), Triphala (Three fruits), Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
and Kutaj (Holarrhina antidysentrica).
Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia),
Triphala (Three fruits), Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) and Dashmool
(Ten roots) are also very useful in this condition.
Ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera), Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra), Tulsi (Ocimum
sanctum), Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba), Suvarna-Malini-Vasant,
Suvarna-Parpati, Abhrak Bhasma and Heerak Bhasma are used to improve the
immune status of the body.
Treatment needs to be taken for
prolonged period to get good results.
In combination with modern
therapy, Ayurvedic treatment can reduce the tumor size, prevent or
reduce the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, improve the
immune status of the body and prolong survival. All patients need to be
under the regular care and supervision of an Oncology team.
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is Chief Ayurvedic Physician at Mundewadi
Ayurvedic Clinic based at Thane, Maharashtra, India. He is available as
an online Ayurvedic Consultant at
http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
The
online clinic offers Ayurvedic treatment for all chronic and refractory
health problems. Dr. A. A. Mundewadi uses high quality herbal extracts
in tablet form, which are easy to take, effective and safe for long-term
use.
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, B.A.M.S., has clinical experience of 23
years and clinical research experience of 9 years. He has conducted
extensive research in HIV infection, Schizophrenia and many other
chronic diseases.
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