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TOP 10 HERBS FOR CANCER IN

AYURVEDA
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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.

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Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells and is

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not treated in time.

Given the huge expenses of the cancer treatment
and the humungous list of side effects, getting proper

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treatment is not within the reach of common man.

Here we bring to you the list of top 10 easily available

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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

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

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compound which is a yellow colored pigment present

in Turmeric which is responsible for the activity of
Turmeric in cancer prevention and treatment.

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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

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pure

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extracts

of

curcumin

enclosed

in purely

vegetarian capsules.

Alcoholic Liver Disease

2. ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA

(2)

SOMNIFERA)

Allergic Rhinitis (8)

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

Allergy (4)
Allergy & asthma (6)
Anti-Aging (4)

shown cancer protective activity against normal body

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cells by its anti-oxidant action. It helps to improve the

(7)

condition of the patient already undergoing chemo

Anxiety (1)

therapy or radiotherapy. It also minimizes the damage

Arthritis / Bone / Joint

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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.

Health (7)
Asthma (5)
Asthma & Allergies (11)

According to Ayurveda, Ashwagandha has a balancing

Avoid Dialysis (1)

impact on the three body energies which are severely

Ayurveda (19)

in imbalance in cancer cells.

Back Pain (4)

Blood Pressure (1)

3. GUGGUL (COMMIPHORA WIGHTII)

The

site

of

cancer

growth

has

Bone Cancer (1)

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

Brain Tumor (1)

Breast Cancer (1)
Bronchitis (3)
Bust Enhancement (1)
Cancer (1)

inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. It has

Cervical Spondylitis (1)

marked anti ageing properties and has a free radical

Chikungunya Fever (1)

scavenging activity that reduces the chances of

Child Health (1)

developing cancer to a large extent. Guggulosterones

Chronic Allergic Rhinitis

are the active extracts that impart it its immense

medicinal properties.

(2)
Chronic Kidney Failure

4. KANCHNAAR (BAUHINIA

(1)

VARIEGATA)

Chronic Sinusitis (1)

Kanchanaar is a very useful medicinal plant with the

latin name Bauhenia variegata. Bauhenia variegate is

Colon Cleanse (1)

Common Flu (2)

a very effective herbal formulation that is in use since

Constipation (2)

ancient times for its amazing benefits in managing

Dengue Fever (1)

soft tissue malformations and glandular overgrowths.

Depression (1)

Kanchnaar Guggul is a popular classical ayurvedic

Detoxification (1)

preparation that is used to treat all kinds of cancers

Diabetes &

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)

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Complications (8)
Diabetes Care (9)
Diabetic Nephropathy
(2)

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Tulsi is one of the best immunomodulators and is a

Diabetic Neuropathy (5)

preferable herb in the Ayurvedic treatment of cancer.

Diarrhea (3)

It is a COX 2 inhibitor that suppresses inflammation

Digestive Health (20)

and relieves severe pain that is a common feature in

Eczema (Dry) (1)

cancer patients. Holy basil cells have the potential to

Endocrine Health (1)

repair damaged cells and also destroy and fight

against pre cancerous changes in the cells.

Endometriosis (4)
ENT Health (2)

6. ECHINACEA (ANDROGRAPHIS

Erectile Dysfunction (4)

PANNICULATA)

Fatty Liver (1)

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

Female Health (8)

Fistula in Ano (1)
Gas / Flatulence (2)

prevention of premature ageing. It boosts the bodys

Global LV Hypokinesia

natural ability to fight infections of all kinds. Its

(1)

fibrinolytic and analgesic properties make it very

Grahani (1)

useful in managing cancer patients undergoing chemo

Hair Health (1)

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

Hallux Rigidus (2)

Heart Health (2)

cancer patients can easily survive with effective

Hemorrhoids (1)

management of the adverse side effects that these

Hepatitis B (2)

patients

Hiatus Hernia (1)

suffer

from

due

to

radiations

and

chemotherapeutic drugs.

Hypothyroidism (2)
Hypothyroidism (1)

7. WHEATGRASS

IBS (6)

Wheatgrass is obtained from our very own source of

Impotence (1)

staple food knownas wheat or Triticum aestivum. It is

Interstitial Lung Disease

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

(1)
Irregular Menses (2)
Jaundice (1)

chlorophyll content of wheatgrass is effective in the

Kidney Failure Diet (1)

treatment of Hb deficiency, a common feature found

Kidney Health (3)

in cancer patients. It is the source of an enzyme

Kidney Stones (2)

superoxide dismutase that is the best scavenger for

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free radicals. It is also said that wheatgrass juice

charged with ultraviolet rays becomes all the more
effective in the treatment of cancer.

Knee Pain (1)

Leukemia (All Blood
Cancers) (1)
Liver Cirrhosis (2)

8. BLACK CARAWAY (NIGELLA

Liver Health (3)

SATIVA)

Low Immunity (4)

Next in the list of Ayurvedic herbs for cancer is an

Low Sperm Count (3)

herb known as Nigella sativa. Its anti cancer activity

Low Stamina (3)

is attributed to its unique anti oxidant action that is

Low Testosterone (1)

specifically effective against breast cancer cells.

Lung Cancer (2)

Caraway slows down the growth of the breast cancer

Lungs Health (2)

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

Male Health (4)

Menopause (3)

for preventing metastasis of the breast cancer cells to

Mental Health (1)

the nearby organs. Black caraways activity against

Metabolic /

breast cancer cells is fairly specific to the cancer cells

Miscellaneous Disorders

and it does not harm the other healthy tissues

(2)

surrounding the cancer cells.

More Liver Diseases (1)

9. GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM)

Osteoarthritis (3)

Amongst the numerous health benefits of consuming

Ovarian Cancer (3)

other (1)

garlic every day is its effective as an Ayurvedic herb

for

cancer

management.

Garlic

has

been

recognized by the biggest of health authorities world

Ovarian Cysts (2)

Overweight (Obesity)

over for its immense activity against cancer cells in

(4)

general. Be it delaying the growth of cancer cells, to

Parkinson's Diseases (1)

the

Peptic Ulcer (3)

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,

Piles (3)
Porphyria (4)
Pregnancy Support (1)

WHO recommends a standard dosage regimen for the

Premature Ejaculation

consumption of Garlic as a potent herb for cancer

(4)

treatment.

Prostate Cancer (2)

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Prostate Health (5)

10. CARDAMOM (ELETTARIA

Psoriasis (2)

CARDAMOMUM)

Respiratory System (4)

Cardamom, also known as Elettaria cardamomum

Rheumatoid Arthritis (1)

is a potent anti cancer herb that is used for the

Skin Health (9)

treatment of cancers specially colon cancers. The

Sports Nutrition (1)

cardamom oil is used in studies that demonstrate its

effectiveness

in

their

quest

against

cancer

management. The immuno modulatory action of

Stamina and Endurance

(4)

cardamom oil couple with its immense anti

Stiff Joints (2)

inflammatory and anti microbial properties makes it

Stress (2)

an effective herb for cancer treatment.

Stress and Anxiety (4)

Ulcerative Colitis (12)
Uncategorized (5)
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Underweight (1)
Urea / Creatinine /
Dialysis (1)

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