An Ayurveda Approach to Combat Toxicity of Chemo-Radiotherapy in Cancer Patients

May 2016 in “ International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy ”

Malvika Saini, Satyapal Sharma, Mohan Lal Jaiswal, Mita Kotecha

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TLDR Ayurveda, using herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric, can reduce chemo-radiotherapy side effects in cancer patients.

The document discussed the global concern of cancer and the severe side effects of chemoradiotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sleep disturbance, anaemia, alopecia, and hepatotoxicity, which significantly impact patients' quality of life. It proposed an Ayurveda approach to mitigate these adverse effects, viewing them as manifestations of aggravated pitta dosh. The paper highlighted the potential of medicinal herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric to reduce therapy toxicity and enhance patients' general wellbeing and immunity.

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