Breast Cancer – Dr. Vikram Chauhan's Blog

Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis (IGM)

An uncommon condition involving the breast is known as Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), which is considered as an autoimmune benign disorder of the breast that might be mistakenas two common breast disorders, breast carcinoma and breast abscess. Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is non-malignant, chronic inflammatory breast condition. This disease usually affects women of child – bearing age with a history of using oral contraceptives.

a-woman-examing-her-breasts

What could be the Causes of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis?

Currently its exact cause is not clear. According to its histology it is considered to be an autoimmune reaction.

Its other causes believed to be caused due to:
Elevated prolactin levels
Infection with unidentified pathogens.

Ayurvedic View

Ayurvedic views it to be caused due to imbalance of any three energies main energies (vata, pitta and kapha) in the body which are responsible for health, imbalance in the results in any diseased condition. Ayurveda has mentioned it as stana vidhradi mainly due to pitta and kapha dosha.

What are its Symptoms?

Patient suffering from this condition generally consists of a hard lump in one breast without any sign of a systemic disease. Lesions might vary in size, commonly firm, tender, ill defined, and unilateral but bilateral has also been reported in few cases.

Other symptoms likely to be seen are

Nipple retraction or in rare case peau d’orange – like changes.
Pain and inflammation of the overlying skin
Nipple discharge
Fistula
Enlarged lymph nodes

Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

1. Kachnar Guggul

The Kachnaar Guggul is a classical herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda that is prepared with the amalgamation of some amazing herbal extracts. All these herbs in combination make it a beneficial Ayurvedic medicine in all types of swellings. It is able to shrink all the swollen lymph nodes without causing any side effects.

Kanchnar one of its ingredients is good to maintains healthy tissues. The gum resin obtained from.

Guggul consists guggulosterones, which is found to retain strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Amalaki is has anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties and is also a good immune modulator.

All properties of is herbs has made it a beneficial Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis.

Herbs Used:

Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata)
Triphala [Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)]
Trikatu [Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum) and Shunthi (Zingiber officinale)]
Varun (Crataeva nurvala)
Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Tejpatra (Eletteria cardamomum)
Shudh Guggul (Commiphora wightii)

Dose: 2-5 Tablets 2 times a day, after meals, with plain water.

2. Neem Capsule

Neem capsules are very efficientmedicine to purify blood. It is a strong antioxidant that boostsImmune system and also anti-bacterial. It is even an amazing cure for skin inflammation. It is formed with use of Neem herb. This a beneficial Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis.

Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Neem is an herb filled with so many medicinal properties. Neem is most powerful blood-purifier and detoxifier.

Dose: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia – Curcumin capsules are herbal production of Planet Ayurveda, prepared from the pure extracts of Boswellia and Curcumin that has been combined together into a single supplement. These herbal capsules are effective remedy to reduce inflammation. This a another beneficial Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

Herbs Used-

Shallaki (Boswellia serrata): Boswellia herb have boswellic acids that is capable of fighting inflammation
Curcumin (Curcuma longa): Curcumin is another very useful herb strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Dose: 1-2 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

4. Gandhak Rasayan

These herbal tablets are tremendous rejuvenator. Efficient Ayurvedic medicine to eliminate toxins out of body and lessensthe inflammation. This also act as beneficial Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis
Sulphur (purified) (Shuddh Gandhak)

Dose: 2 tablets twice in a day with plain water after meals.

5. Nirgundi oil

This is an incredible herbal oil formulation that brings relief from all kinds of pain. It is very rich in vitamin C. An effective oil for inflammatory conditions and useful for treatment of lymph node enlargement. This oil is very useful. This a beneficial Ayurvedic Treatment for Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo):

Nirgundi is very useful herb for female ailments. It has mild topical analgesicas well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant property.

Til Oil (Sesamum indicum)
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
Haldi (Curcuma longa)
Kalihari (Gloriosa superba)

Method of Application: Nirgundi oil is used for external application only. Apply over the affected area once or twice daily or as directed.

Top 10 Herbs For Cancer in Ayurveda

curcumin, herbs, top 10, cancer, treatment, ayurveda, ayurvedic medicine

Battling cancer irrespective of its site of occurrence and severity, is an emotional, physical as well as financial stigma for any person suffering from the disease or who has a near and dear one as its victim. Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells and is amongst the deadliest diseases that result in death if not treated in time.

Given the huge expenses of the cancer treatment and the humungous list of side effects, getting proper treatment is not within the reach of common man. Here we bring to you the list of top 10 easily available and cost effective ayurvedic herbs that can deal with cancer stages at all levels in a very effective manner.

1. TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA)

Turmeric is a popular medicinal herb known worldwide for its most amazing results in battling cancer progression. It has a number of actions as a natural herb for cancer treatment and has been found to be very beneficial in all kinds of cancers to a varying degree. Curcumin is the main active compound which is a yellow colored pigment present in Turmeric which is responsible for the activity of Turmeric in cancer prevention and treatment.

From reactivating the tumor suppressor gene to the regrowth of the cancer stem cells and the inhibition of metastasis, curcumin compound has been unmatched in its ferocious quest against cancerous cells. Planet Ayurveda’s Curcumin 95 % capsules contain 95 % pure extracts of curcumin enclosed in purely vegetarian capsules.

2. ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA)

Ashwagandha is one of the best rejuvenating herbs discussed for its amazing anti – ageing and anti -oxidant properties in the texts of Ayurveda. It has shown cancer protective activity against normal body cells by its anti-oxidant action. It helps to improve the condition of the patient already undergoing chemo therapy or radiotherapy. It also minimizes the damage of the healthy cells from these harmful therapies. It provides a similar boost to the rapid recovery and regeneration of the body tissues and proteins that stabilize the body in general.
According to Ayurveda, Ashwagandha has a balancing impact on the three body energies which are severely in imbalance in cancer cells.

3. GUGGUL (COMMIPHORA WIGHTII)

The site of cancer growth has an immense inflammatory action in progress due to the rapid breakdown of the body tissues and a haywire metabolism that is fueling the irregular growth of the cancer cells. Guggul is the resinous plant extract of Commiphora mukul that has great anti – inflammatory and anti – oxidant properties. It has marked anti – ageing properties and has a free radical scavenging activity that reduces the chances of developing cancer to a large extent. Guggulosterones are the active extracts that impart it its immense medicinal properties.

4. KANCHNAAR (BAUHINIA VARIEGATA)

Kanchanaar is a very useful medicinal plant with the latin name Bauhenia variegata. Bauhenia variegate is a very effective herbal formulation that is in use since ancient times for it’s amazing benefits in managing soft tissue malformations and glandular overgrowths. Kanchnaar Guggul is a popular classical ayurvedic preparation that is used to treat all kinds of cancers and tumors. Cancers and Tumors usually have an imbalance of the kapha body energy which is balanced by the piercing action of Kanchanaar extracts.

5. TULSI (OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM)

Tulsi is one of the best immunomodulators and is a preferable herb in the Ayurvedic treatment of cancer. It is a COX – 2 inhibitor that suppresses inflammation and relieves severe pain that is a common feature in cancer patients. Holy basil cells have the potential to repair damaged cells and also destroy and fight against pre – cancerous changes in the cells.

6. ECHINACEA (ANDROGRAPHIS PANNICULATA)

Echinacea is an herbal medicinal plant which is also known as Andrographis panniculata. It is also a great natural anti – oxidant and works towards the prevention of premature – ageing. It boosts the body’s natural ability to fight infections of all kinds. Its fibrinolytic and analgesic properties make it very useful in managing cancer patients undergoing chemo or radiotherapy. It is not a sure shot cure for treating cancer. But, with regular use of this herbal supplement, precancerous changes can be avoided and cancer patients can easily survive with effective management of the adverse side effects that these patients suffer from due to radiations and chemotherapeutic drugs.

7. WHEATGRASS

Wheatgrass is obtained from our very own source of staple food knownas wheat or Triticum aestivum. It is a new rage in dietics and nutrition based studies for its immense reserves of vitamins and minerals and its great medicinal benefits that can prevent diseases like leukemia, cancer, Paralysis, insomnia etc. The chlorophyll content of wheatgrass is effective in the treatment of Hb deficiency, a common feature found in cancer patients. It is the source of an enzyme superoxide – dismutase that is the best scavenger for free radicals. It is also said that wheatgrass juice charged with ultraviolet rays becomes all the more effective in the treatment of cancer.

8. BLACK CARAWAY (NIGELLA SATIVA)

Next in the list of Ayurvedic herbs for cancer is an herb known as Nigella sativa. Its anti – cancer activity is attributed to its unique anti – oxidant action that is specifically effective against breast cancer cells. Caraway slows down the growth of the breast cancer cells and also prevents apoptosis. Thymoquinone an active compound present in this plant is the reason for such activities exhibited by this plant. It is also great for preventing metastasis of the breast cancer cells to the nearby organs. Black caraway’s activity against breast cancer cells is fairly specific to the cancer cells and it does not harm the other healthy tissues surrounding the cancer cells.

9. GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM)

Amongst the numerous health benefits of consuming garlic every day is its effective as an Ayurvedic herb for cancer management. Garlic has been recognized by the biggest of health authorities world over for its immense activity against cancer cells in general. Be it delaying the growth of cancer cells, to the prevention of side effects of chemo and radiotherapy, 2 – 5 g of Garlic consumed everyday can do it all. Of course, there are certain limitations to its use like a strong breath and body odor and gastric upset, if consumed in large amounts. Despite this, WHO recommends a standard dosage regimen for the consumption of Garlic as a potent herb for cancer treatment.

10. CARDAMOM (ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM)

Cardamom, also known as Elettaria cardamomum is a potent anti – cancer herb that is used for the treatment of cancers specially colon cancers. The cardamom oil is used in studies that demonstrate its effectiveness in their quest against cancer management. The immuno modulatory action of cardamom oil couple with its immense anti – inflammatory and anti – microbial properties makes it an effective herb for cancer treatment.