Ayurveda-Based Supportive Care Using Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin for Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Observational Study on Quality of Life and Safety
January 2022
in “
Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities
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Studysummary This study suggests that an Ayurveda-based regimen including Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may enhance quality of life and is safe for breast cancer patients receiving conventional therapy.
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This pilot observational study evaluated the impact of an Ayurveda-based regimen using Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin on the quality of life (QoL) and safety in 40 breast cancer patients undergoing conventional therapy. The study found that patients receiving the supportive care reported significantly better global health status, physical and emotional functioning, and experienced lower symptom burdens, including less distress from hair loss, compared to the control group. No serious adverse events were reported, although two patients experienced mild gastric discomfort. The findings suggested that this Ayurveda-based supportive care could safely enhance QoL for breast cancer patients, indicating the need for larger trials to confirm these results.
