SIDDHA TREATMENT FOR CANCER

Siddha system of medicine views cancer in terms of Thurmangisa valarchi, Putru noi and Nachu maravai katti. Cancer is affecting all saptha thadus like that of megha rogam and kshaya rogam. “Kapha vatha naaadi” is the naadi commonly seen in terminal stage of the disease. Now a day’s cancer patients started approaching alternative medical systems especially Siddha system of Medicine because they scared of hectic nature of treatment in modern medical field, intolerance of medicines and side effects. 

Siddha drugs can be taken as supportive medicine to overcome the disease and increase lifespan. Plenty of herbal, herbo mineral and mineral drugs are documented by ancient Siddhars in Siddha literatures against cancer. Sufficient numbers of higher form of medicines are available in the market to manage cancer. In addition to anti cancer effect, they have anti oxidant property to check the growth and prevent complications. Anti cancer drugs in Siddha, modulates immunity to fight against cancer cells since they possess alterative, kayakalpa or rejuvenating effects. Moreover all such Siddha medicines provide micro nutrients and trace elements which revitalise the systems and improve the quality of life. Yoga- Pranayamam-Dhyanam also vital for the patients which assures wellness of mind. In simple words, Siddha offers holistic/ comprehensive effect for the patients.

Mineral preparations like Rasagandhi mezhugu, Nandi mezhugu, Vaan mezhugu, Rasa chenduram, Rasa parpam, Sandarasa parpam, Linga chenduram, Navapaashana chenduram, Thamirakattu chenduram, Aya chenduram, Ayakantha chenduram, Chandamarutha chenduram, Ayaveera chenduram etc are found to be effective against cancer. Herbal medicines like Amukkara, Manjal, Nellikkai, Chithiramoolam, Serankottai, Thripala etc also provides great scope in cancer management. 

Selection of medicines in Siddha is merely based on body temperament, pulse reading, cancer type, area of lesion, chronicity, severity of cancer and the nature of treatment he received / receiving.  Diet is an important factor; patient shall avoid sour substances, spicy items, bitter guard and restrict salt. They can take plenty of fruit juices and boiled vegetables. Avoidance of stress also an important factor. Patient has to avoid the consumption/ exposure of substances as mentioned under risk factors.

Prevention of cancer is very simple if one follows the under mentioned instructions. 1. become aware of risk factors of cancer and its avoidance 2. Periodical health check up and proper medical care 3. If the patient is diagnosed with pre - cancerous state, it has to be cured with suitable treatment 4. Regulation of diet and habit is utmost important 5. Get immunized against viral infections 6. Protect yourself from the sun 7. Maintain healthy weight and be physically active 8. Avoid tobacco and alcohol