ROLE OF BHALLATAKARASAYANA IN CANCER

*Dr. D.R. Sunil Kumar1, Dr. Rajimunnisa Begam Shaik M.D (Ayu) 2, Dr. P.Srikanth Babu. M.D (Ayu) 3

*Dr. D.R. Sunil Kumar1, Dr. Rajimunnisa Begam Shaik M.D (Ayu) 2, Dr. P.Srikanth Babu. M.D (Ayu) 3

Abstract

An integrated approach is required in the management of cancer by using the knowledge gained through various scientific developments. Thousands of traditional compounds are being screened worldwide to validate their efficacy on cancer treatment. Ayurveda is supposed to add a step on the curative aspects of cancers having the resemblance with the clinical entities of arbuda and granthi mentioned in Susrutha samhitha.Rasayanachikitsa is one of the therapeutic approaches through which restoration of normal functioning of the body takes place. Bhallataka Rasayana is one of the most important medication which can be used for the treatment of cancer, researches conducted on chloroform extract of the Bhallataka (S.anacardium) nut possess anti tumour action with increased life span of the patients against melanoma leukaemia, and glioma. The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of Bhallataka Rasayana in cancer as a whole. In the present article, we have discussed certain important features of Ballataka Rasayana. .

Keywords: Bhallataka rasayana, Ayurveda,Granthi,Arbuda, Cancer, Antitumour action.

Author Biography

*Dr. D.R. Sunil Kumar1, Dr. Rajimunnisa Begam Shaik M.D (Ayu) 2, Dr. P.Srikanth Babu. M.D (Ayu) 3

¹P.G Scholar, P.G.Department of K C., Dr. B.R.K.R.Govt.Ayurvedic Medical College.

² Assistant Professor, Dept.of K.C, S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppal, Karnataka.

³Associate Professor, P.G. Dept.of K.C, Dr. B.R.K.R.Govt.Ayurvedic Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana.