Top 7 Ayurvedic Remedies For Cancer
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- Amla: Amla is known as gooseberry and is considered to be a superfood by Ayurveda. It is one of the best sources of vitami C. It also contains phyllembic compounds, quercetin, tannins, Gallic acid, pectin, flavonoids, and many polyphenolic compounds. This is why it has strong rejuvenating properties. Scientific research has also proven the efficacy of amla in killing and preventing the growth of cancer cells without causing harm to healthy cells.
- Garlic: Garlic is known for its many medicinal properties. It contains arginine, sulfur selenium and flavonoids. When the bulb is chopped or crushed the bioactive compounds of garlic are formed. The European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition is a multinational ongoing study has shown the positive effect of garlic in reducing the risk of cancer. Garlic is well known as an anti-bacterial agent and it also stops the formation and activation of agents that cause cancer.
- Turmeric: This herb is known as Haldi in Ayurveda and is the most researched herb due to its anti-cancer properties. It is also analgesic, anti-oxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory in nature. The main active compound in turmeric is curcumin and 2000 papers published have proved that curcumin can kill cancer cells. It also has many other healing properties and is good for the general health of the body.
- Onions: Onions belong to the group of vegetables called alliums vegetables and they are known to be anti-cancer in their properties. They not only prevent cancer but are also known to kill cancer cells while not causing harm to healthy cells. Onions are available all over the world and form an important part of the meals in most homes.
- Ashwagandha: This herb is also known as the Indian ginseng and has been used in the ayurvedic system of medicine to treat many ailments. It is one of the main herbal medicines in Ayurveda. 40 years ago researchers isolated a crystalline steroidal compound called withaferi A from ashwagandha and other extracts taken from the leaves of the plant are known to be able to kill cancer cells.
- Holy basil: This herb is commonly known as tulsi in Ayurveda and is considered sacred by the Hindus. It improves immunity and has stress-busting properties. It is also anti-diabetic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-stress in nature. According to studies, there are photochemical in the tulsi plant which prevented chemically induces cancers by increasing the anti-oxidant activity. These compounds also alter gene expressions, kill cancer cells and prevent cancer from spreading to other cells.
- Ginger: This herb has been used in Ayurveda as a medicine for many ailments, since ancient times. There are active constituents in ginger which are strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some of them have shown properties that prevent cancer. Many studies prove that ginger has cancer-preventive properties. According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, ginger caused the death of cancer cells. Hence it can be strongly said that ginger is a remedy for cancer.
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