Ayurvedic protocol for prevention and management of chronic toxicity of chemotherapy
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Chemotherapy is a common treatment used for patients of cancer. Chemotherapy and its chronic toxicity have been mentioned in Ayurveda under the heading of kshara-karma and kshara-vyapada respectively. Even the properties and its mechanism of action of both chemotherapy as well as kshara-karma are similar in many aspects. Most of the chemotherapeutic agents produce srotas vikrati like Ashthivaha Srotas (Skeletal System), Indriyavaha Srotas (Sensory Organ), Manovaha Srotas (Psychological System), Vatavaha Srotas (Nervous System), Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory and cardiovascular system), Mutravaha Srotas (Excretory System), Annavaha Srotas (Digestive System), Sukravaha Srotas (Reproductive System) and Rasavaha Srotas (Lymphatic System). Infertility, Cataracts and Cardiomyopathy has been found in both chemotherapy and kshara-karma. While some toxic effect like Osteoporosis, Avascular necrosis, Neuropsychiatric deficits, Cognitive decline, Neuropathy, hearinsg loss, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypersensitivity, decreased function of kidney, hypomagnesaemia, altered function of liver, premature menopause, Aplasia, myelodysplasia and Secondary Leukemia has been found only in modern science. It is due to probable using of most potent chemical therapeutic agent in modern science. Nagabala, Baladi, Vijyasaradi, Triphala, Shankhpushpi ghrita, Aindra, Medhya, Neelkanth, Chyawanprash, Punarnava, Gokshuraka, Guduchiyadi, Shishukalpdrum ghrita and Lauhabhasmadi, these are the rasayana described in the Ayurveda which will be useful to prevent chronic toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents like glucocorticoids, Vincristine, platinum, Taxanes Methotrexate, cystarabine, Anthracycline, Trastuzumb, Bleomycin, Alkylating agents and miscellaneous drug. Asthisanharadi churna, Panchatikta Ksheer Basti, Sukhavati varti, Mahatriphala Ghrita, Kalyanaka Ghrita, Amritaghya tailam, Soma Churna, Punarnavadi kvatha, Rohitakadi Vati, Kapikachhuadi churna, Phala Ghrita and Kharjuradi leha, these are some ayurvedic formulations which will help to manage the srotovaha vikriti like Ashthivaha Srotas, Indriyevaha Srotas, Manovaha Srotas, Vatavaha Srotas, Pranavaha Srotas, Mutravaha Srotas, Annavaha Srotas, Sukravaha Srotas and Rasavaha Srotas respectively. Thus Ayurveda may play a major role to prevent and cure the chronic toxicity of chemotherapy during the management of cancer by using Rasayana and Ayurvedic formulations.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sanchit Jain, Dr. Sharad M Porte, Dr Kalpana
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP586406
- DOI -
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
Association between plant-based dietary antioxidant intake and the oxidative stress of healthy adults in the health unit area of Bope-Poddala, Sri Lanka
Background: Regular consumption of antioxidant rich diet is associated with a myriad of health benefits. At present there are no consistent perspectives about plant-based antioxidant rich diet being associated with a cha...
The most prevalent symptoms of coronary artery disease and its association with crucial hospitalization time in tertiary care hospital
Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is a common problem faced by people worldwide. Its incidence generally increases with advancing age. The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is atherosclerotic disease of an epic...
Assessment of nucleic acid amplification test in blood donors in Darbhanga medical college and hospital
A nucleic acid test (NAT) or nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) is a technique utilized to detect a particular nucleic acid, virus, or bacteria which acts as a pathogen in blood, tissue, urine, etc. The NAT system di...
A study on learning preferences of undergraduate medical students in Kolkata
Introduction: Neil Fleming created the VARK survey to assess learning style preferences which provides the learners with a profile of their learning styles. VARK is an acronym for the Visual (V), Auditory/Aural (A), Read...
Socio demographic profile of HIV seropositive patients at ART centre, PGIMS, Rohtak
Aim: To study the socio – demographic profile of HIV seropositive patients attending ART centre, PGIMS, Rohtak. Study Design: It is a cross-sectional study. Study Area: ART Centre, Postgraduate institute of Medical Scien...