January 2020
Bhupendra Koul
Abstract
In the present day, cancer is a burning issue and is caused due to the mutation in the cells, which divide uncontrollably, so as to form abnormal mass of cells inside the body. It can also be caused by various reasons such as heredity, loss of exercise, alcohol, smoking, physical trauma, radiations, etc.
Every year about 6 million cases of cancer are reported worldwide. Cancer cells possess immense potential to divide and to invade other parts of the body at a tremendous speed. Cancer treatment includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, etc. which have their own side effects.
Ayurveda is a science of life with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurvedic treatments have also been practiced in Western countries as well. Ayurveda defines cancer as a chronic imbalance of Tridosha (pathophysiological entities), dhatus (tissue), and Triguna (mental qualities) and can be treated without any side effect.
In this chapter, emphasis has been made on how Ayurvedic medicine or the herbal remedies help to retard the process of cancer by targeting the specific tissue to improve the quality of patient’s life. The success rates of herbal therapy have also been discussed.
