Prevention and Management of Breast Cancer

In this shloka definition of “Granthi” is explained.

The vitiated vata dosha affects the kapha, rakta, mamsa and meda dhatu which leads to the formation of circular and high snagged edema and is termed as granthi.

(Reference: Sushrutasamhita (Nidansthan): Chapter-11 and shloka-3)

Diagnosis of breast cancer as early as possible gives a better chance of early and successful treatment. For that one has to know about healthy breast, i.e. how it look, felt in normal conditions.

 As Per Ayurveda Aspect

According to Ayurveda, there is vitiation  of tridoshas ( Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha) which when gets localized in mamasa dhatu (muscle fibers) of the body in turns gives rise to a  growth which is round, slightly painful, large that spreads in the body tissues but without any inflammation.

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is defined as cancer that forms in the breast cells. After cervical cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women. It can occur both in men as well as women.

How Breast Cancer Can be Caused?

At the puberty stage, a woman’s breast consists of fats, connective tissues and many tiny glands that produces milk for breastfeeding. In breast cancer, there is an uncontrollable multiplication of cells. Due to the excessive growth of cells cancer is caused.

Breast cancer develops in the inner lining of the lactiferous (milk) ducts which supplies the milk. It may spread to various body parts.

What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

There are usually no signs and symptoms of early breast cancer, but sometimes there is a lump or mass will be present in the breast.

Other common symptoms include:

• Pain in the breast or armpits that does not vary with the monthly cycle.
• Redness near the affected area that looks like the skin of an orange.
• Rash on or near one of the nipples
• Bloody discharge from the nipples
• Inverted or sunken nipple
• The size and shape of the breast begin to change.
• Scaly skin on the breast or on the nipples
• Most of the lumps are non-cancerous, but females should have them checked by a health care professional.

What are the Stages of Breast Cancer?

Cancer stage is diagnosed according to the size of the tumor and whether it is spread to the lymph nodes or other body parts.

There are various stages of breast cancer:

Stage 0:

This stage is known as ductal carcinoma in situ and the cells are limited within the lactiferous ducts and have not spread to the surrounding tissues.

Stage 1:

In this stage, the tumor is up to 2 centimeters and lymph nodes remain unaffected.

Stage 2:

The size of the tumor is across 2 cm and starts spreading to the nearby nodes.

Stage 3:

The tumor’s size is up to 5 cm and that may spread to the lymph nodes.

Stage 4:

Cancer has spread to the various organs especially in the liver, brain, lungs or the bones.

Treatment for Breast Cancer

Planet Ayurveda offers herbal formulations for the treatment of breast cancer, which is crab care pack. Herbs used for the formulation of this pack are collected from a clean and healthy environment. These herbs are 100% pure, natural and are free from preservatives, additives, chemicals, colors, etc. These formulations maintain the balance of three doshas and support healthy cells and tissues.

This pack contains:

• Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha capsules are formulated with the pure root extract of natural herb Ashwagandha which is helpful in treating painful and inflammatory conditions. This herb is one of the most adaptogenic herbs which is helpful in increasing the body’s resistance.  It is well advised in muscle weakness, fatigue, stress, anxiety, underweight, etc. It also maintains the growth of cells in a healthy manner.

Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

• Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin provides a potential reduction of pain in the muscles and bone related disorders. Studies have shown that it is also effective in treating musculoskeletal diseases. This herb provides relief to the patients who are suffering from various ailments which include long term and chronic diseases. It has the ability to stimulate the growth of healthy tissues. These capsules are prepared from the pure extract of curcumin.

Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

• Chanderprabha Vati

Chanderprabha Vati is an effective herbal formulation used in Ayurveda for maintaining healthy body functions. The herbs used in it are shilajit, guggul, chavya, pippali, maricha, Vacha, mustak, karpoor, Amalaki, haridra, etc. These herbs are helpful in maintaining healthy blood composition.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with plain water after meals.

• Kanchaar Guggul

Kanchnaar Guggul keeps the body cells and tissues healthy. This is an Ayurvedic herbal formulation and has been used to treat various disorders since ages. The herbs present in it are haritaki, bibhitaki, Amalaki, trikatu, elaichi, tejpatra, dalchini and guggul. The main ingredients used in it are kanchnaar bark and guggul.

Dosage: 2 tablets two times a day with plain water after meals.

• Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi capsules are prepared from the pure and natural extract of tulsi herb which is capable to manage all the types of cancers, diabetes, chronic sinusitis, and chronic rhinitis. These capsules have the anti-cancerous properties that are helpful in managing the symptoms of adenocarcinoma as well as other environmental toxins.

Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

• Guggul Capsules

This herbal formulation is helpful in supporting the growth of healthy cells. These capsules are used as an herbal supplement for maintaining the overall health of cancer patients. It keeps the body cells and tissues healthy. Guggul is obtained as a gum resin and is purely a natural substance.

Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

This pack is formulated with 100 % pure and natural ingredients. It maintains the three doshas in the body and supports healthy tissues and cells.