DRUGS AND HERBS OF AYURVEDA USED IN TREATMENT OF CANCER

(1) Drugs and Herbs of Ayurveda used according to specific system location

(a) Brain Cancer - Ayurvedic Herbs
–Mandukaparni (Bacopa monerea)
-Kastoori Bhairav Rasa with combination of divya herbs.

(b) Oropharyngeal Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
– Kasamarda (cassia oxidentalis)
-Mahalaxmi vilas Rasa

(c) Lung Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
- Pippali (Piper longum)
-Hirak Rasayan

(d) Stomach Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
– Shatavari (Asparagus resimosus)
-Amlaki (Philanthus amblica)
-Banga Bhasma
-Aloe-Vera
-Amaltas (Casia fistula)
-Bhoy-Amli (Philanthus nurare)
-Sarphunkha (Tephrosia purpura)

(e) Intestinal Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
-Shigru (Moringa olifera)
-Panchamrut purpti

(f) Female Genital Cancers - Ayurvedic Herbs
-Ashoka (Seraka Ashoka)
-Vaikranta Bhasma

(g) Mail Genital Cancers - Ayurveda herbs
-Triphala (Three myrobelans)
-Makardhvaja

(h) Liver Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
-Bhumvamalaki
-Arogyavardhini

(i) Blood Cancer - Ayurveda Herbs
-Anantmula (Hermidesmus indicus)
-Suvarna Vasant Malti Rasa

(j) Bone Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
-Aabha Gugglu
-Madhu Malini Vasant Rasa

(k) Breast Cancers - Ayurvedic Herbs
-Gojivha
-Chinchabhallataka

(l) Skin Cancers - Ayurveda Herbs
-Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia)
-Samira Panaga Rasa
-Kaishore Gugglu
-Gandhak Rasayan

(2) Drugs of Ayurveda According to the general condition of the patient

-Sutashekhar rasa
-Punarnava Mandura
-Aarogya Vardhini
-Avipattikar Churna
-Kamadhugdha Rasa
-Swarna Gairika
-Laghu Vasant Malti
-Hirak Bhasma

(3) Drugs pf Ayurveda according to the Agni of the patient

-Drakshasava
-Swarna Makshika Bhasma
-Shivakshara Pachan Churna
-Chitrakadi Vati
-Trifala Churna
-Panchskhar Churna

(4) Drugs of Ayurveda used in all cancers

-Kanchnara Gugglu
-Kaishore Gugglu
-Bhallatak Phalmajja Churna
-Trifala Gugglu
-Tribang Bhasma
-Shilajatu Vati
-Aabha Gugglu
-Laksha Gugglu

(5) Drugs of Ayurveda according to Nadi

-Vishtinduka for Vatta Nadi
-Katuki for Pitta Nadi
-Bhallatak for Kapha Nadi
-Combination of above for dvidosha Nadi
-All three for Tridosh Nadi

(6) Decoctions of Ayurveda for purification of body cells
Prescribed to all patients. One, two or more from the following

-Varunadi Kwath
-Panchvalkal Kwath
-Manjishthadi Kwath
-Dashmula Kwath
-Varunadi Kwath
-Kanchnar Kwath

(7) Drugs of Ayurveda for symptomatic relief

-All Gugglu preparations for pain relief, and tumor reducing.
-Gandhak Rasayan for infections
-Bilva, Mayurpichha, Tankan, sphatika for loose motions and vomiting
-Shigru, Chitrakadi vati for pain in the abdomen
-Rohitaka, Shamaka yoga for pain in pancreas and renal colic.
-Shirashooladi vajra rasa, for headaches
-Beejapuraka and trikatu in jaundice
-Vasa+Goat milk in bleeding
-Aabha+Madhumandura in bone pain

(8) DARF methodology to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

Some of the most common side effects of chemotherapy
-Mucositis- in the form of mouth ulcers, vomiting, loose motions etc.
-Phlebitis-In the form of skin discolouration with veins paining
-Leukopenia-In the form of low w.b.c. counts with increased chances of infection.
-Hair loss

Therapies three days prior to chemotherapy-
-Sadhya Snehan-One teaspoon cow ghee+one teaspoon salt, mixed and consumed at morning, empty stomach with hot water.
-Manjishthadi Kwath and Kanchnar Gugglu. During chemotherapy, coriander leaves juice frshly prepared about 20 to 30 gms, twice a day.

Treatment during Radiotherapy
-Sadhya snehan + Matra basti for three days
-A piece of tamarind to be kept in mouth during R.T. is advised in mouth and throat cancers.
-A vaginal tampon of Erand oil is applied daily in vaginal cervical and rectal cancers.
-A mrudu virechan –Mild laxative is always advised during R.T, except in vaginal and cervical cancers.
-Symptomatic treatment as per the situation is offered.

(Prepared by Divyajyot Ayurvedic Research foundation India. We are conducting research and treatment in Ayurvedic herbal cure of cancer since last 25 years. The data and information contained on this site is based on Ayurvedic herbal wisdom and our research.)