Herbal Medicines

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the WBC cells that play a role in the insusceptible system, and primarily represents cells involved in the lymphatic grouping of the body. Lymphomas are of two types: Hodgkin lymphoma, which develops from abnormal B WBC cells; and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which develops from either abnormal B or T WBC cells, and is distinguished by unique genetic markers. There are five sub-types of Hodgkin lymphoma and most 30 sub-types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Old age; infections; scrutiny conditions which compromise the insusceptible system; exposure to toxic chemicals; and a kinsfolk history, are risk factors for this condition. Common symptoms include painless and enlarged lymph nodes, spleen enlargement, fever, chills, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, tiredness and itching. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biological therapy are the standard line of communication for this condition.

The Ayurvedic treatment of lymphoma is aimed at treating the tumor and improving the insusceptible status of the body. Kanchnaar-Guggulu, Triphala-Guggulu, Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu and Punarnavadi-Guggulu are utilised in high doses in this condition. The herbal medicines, Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata) and Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), form the main stay of communication for this condition, and these medicines too are utilised in high doses for prolonged periods.

In addition, medicines like Indrayav (Holharrhina antidysentrica), Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurroa), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Patha (Cissampelos pareira) and Musta (Cyperus rotundus) are used, which act on the blood and lymphoid tissue. Triphala (Three fruits), which comprises of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Behada (Terminalia bellerica); and Trikatu (Three pungent herbs), which comprises of Sunthi (Zinziber officinalis), Marich (Piper nigrum) and Pippali (Piper longum) are also very useful in this condition.

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