Anti - cancer drugs from u.p. Himalaya

Many ayurvedic texts mention arbuda which is considered as an equivalent of cancer. Vagbhata mentions arbuda of mouth, tongue, eyes, nose, breast and uterus. Caraka and Susruta also provide plenty of information on this dreaded group of diseases. Considering the importance of this disease in present...

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Published in:Ancient science of life 1991-07, Vol.11 (1-2), p.50-55
Main Authors: Uniyal, M R, Tewari, L C
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Language:English
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Summary:Many ayurvedic texts mention arbuda which is considered as an equivalent of cancer. Vagbhata mentions arbuda of mouth, tongue, eyes, nose, breast and uterus. Caraka and Susruta also provide plenty of information on this dreaded group of diseases. Considering the importance of this disease in present day health care, the authors mention in this paper several plants of the Himalaya, used in the treatment of cancer.
ISSN:0257-7941
2249-9547