With modernisation & urbanisation every individual is frequently exposed to many toxic
substances like polycyclic hydrocarbons, nitrosamine, pyrogenic compound & many other
which are now known to be potent mutagens & carcinogens. These carcinogens enter in the
body through air, water, radiation, drugs, cosmetics & different food product resulting in
manifestation of sever disease such as cancer. After studying the etiological factor of cancer in
view of Ayurveda as well as modern medicine, it is seen that most of the etiological factor &
pathology of cancer can be correlated to Dooshivisha which is latent stage of poison explained
under the one of disciple of Ayurveda. Dooshivishari Agad is one of the formulation mentioned
for the management of Dooshivisha. After reviewing the experimental study of herbs in
Dooshivishari Agad it is found that all these herbs are useful in anticancer therapy so
formulation may be much more effect due to the synergistic action. Integrated approach of
modern medicine with Ayurvedic principle is the time need. Application of management of
Dooshivisha in this context may be the new horizon for cancer patient. So this review is taken
to study cancer & its management in context of Dooshivisha.
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Author Name: S. Chalakh
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Keywords: Cancer, Carcinogen, Dooshivisha, Ayurveda, Dooshivishari Agad
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