Abstract
Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells of the body. There are plenty of reasons that can result in cancer. Oral or mouth cancer is the 11th most common cancer. Mouth cancer is a malignant neoplasia of the lips or oral cavity. ⅔ of the oral cancers occur in middle and low income countries. India accounts for ⅕ of all cases of mouth cancer. Use of tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption are major risk factors of mouth cancers. The condition is painful and gets worse overtime, therefore, early diagnosis and management of the condition is necessary as the condition gets severe over time. In the following text, we shall discuss mouth/oral cancer as well as its management. Let's see it in a little detail!!
Introduction
Cancer of the oral cavity and any of its parts including lips, cheeks, hard palate, soft palate, floor of the mouth, cheeks, pharynx and floor of the mouth is known as Oral or Mouth cancer. One of the leading causes of mouth cancer is tobacco consumption.There are other causes as well which results in mouth cancer. In Ayurveda, the condition can be correlated with the aam, which is considered toxic, a disease causing prop inflammation. The condition can also be compared with tridosha vitiation. In this condition, the Ayurvedic concept of treating the condition is pacification of the vitiated dosha and cleansing of the body by various karmas which are known as Panchkarma.
Causes Of Mouth Cancer
- Genetics
- Tobacco consumption
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking consumption
- Human papillomavirus infections can be a cause of mouth cancer
- Weak immune system is one of the conditions
- Prior malignant condition is a predisposing factor
Risk Factors That Can Develop Mouth Cancer
- Genetic factors
- Mate drinking
- Viruses
- Chronic trauma
Signs & Symptoms Of Mouth Cancer
- Mouth ulcers that do not heal even after three weeks
- Difficulty chewing and moving tongue and speaking
- Neck pain that persists always
- Voice change mostly hoarse
- Excess of salivation
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unusual change in taste sensation
- Difficulty in tolerating food with lots of spices
- Difficulty opening mouth, aw movements
- Pain in jaw and swelling
- Pain in swallowing
- Otalgia
- Red and white patches on the mucus lining of the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Leukoplakia more than 2cm in size
Oral Cancer Prevention
- Avoiding risk factors including consumption of alcohol, smoking, tobacco and infections of the oral cavity
- Limit exposure to the Sun
- Maintaining oral hygiene
- Timely inspection
- Healthy and balanced diet
- Good oral and sexual hygiene
Detection Of Mouth Cancer
- Leukoplakia or sores or white patches in the mouth that do not heal
- Biopsy of the lesion
- Imaging tests: X Ray, CT Scan, MRI and PET scans etc.
Management Of Mouth Cancer
- Management depends on the site and stage of the tumour
- Treatment usually includes Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Surgery.
- Chemotherapy: In chemotherapy, chemicals are used to kill cancer cells. Chemical drugs can be given alone or with a combination of other drugs. Chemotherapy has common side effects like hair loss, vomiting, nausea etc.
- Radiotherapy: High energy beams including x rays, protons are used to kill cancer cells. Radiotherapy is often used after surgery. Radiotherapy's side effects include dry mouth, damaged jaw bones, tooth decay etc.
- Surgery: Surgery includes removing the cancer opart and healthy tissue around the tumour. If the tumour spreads to lymph nodes then they are also excised. Reconstructive surgery is done by transplanting grafts of skin, bone, muscles, dental implants to build the structure that is essential to do daily activities that are deranged by the surgery.
Ayurvedic Management On Mouth Cancer
Ayurveda manages the condition as per the dosha vitiation. In the condition of mouth cancer, vitiation of all three doshas occurs. Therefore treatment depends on correcting the abnormal cell division and cleaning the blood. There are many drugs which are available in Ayurveda that reduce the size of abnormal growth and swelling and inflammatory conditions. Guggul (Commiphora mukul) is one the best herbs to manage the cancerous condition. There are other herbal formulations such as Kanchnaar Guggul. Single herbs such as haridra (Curcuma longa), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) etc which are helpful in managing mouth cancer. Gandoosh and kawal are the two procedures that can be performed to manage mouth cancer.
Herbal Remedies For Mouth/Oral Cancer By Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda is an esteemed GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which sticks to the objective of producing quality Ayurvedic products as described in a number of ancient texts of Ayurveda. Products are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavour enhancers which can cause a number of side effects on the human body. Products manufactured at Planet Ayurveda are pure and devoid of any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents its Crab Care Pack which can effectively manage the condition of mouth cancer.
Following is the list of formulations that make the Crab Care Pack exemplary and unique
- ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
- CURCUMIN CAPSULES
- CHANDRAPRABHA VATI
- KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
- TULSI CAPSULES
- GUGGUL CAPSULES
Products Description
1. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
Ashwagandha capsules are enriched with a number of beneficial properties of the herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Ashwagandha pacifies vata and kapha dosha which helps in mouth cancer. It cleanses blood and reduces edema and abnormal growths of the bodily tissues and cells. It is used in various other infections and healing lesions. It reduces other symptoms associated with oral cancer.
Dosage: 2 capsules to be taken two times a day with warm water after meals.
2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
Curcumin capsules are filled with the goodness of haridra (Curcuma longa). Haridra relieves pain related to mouth cancer. It possesses healing properties therefore used in healing lesions. It reduces inflammation. It is used in kapha and pitta disorders. By pacifying vata and kapha dosha it manages mouth cancer.
Dosage: 2 capsules to be taken two times a day with warm water after meals.
3. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI
It is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which is also called Sarvaroga Pranashini which means it ends all the aliments. It pacifies all the three doshas. It contains a variety of herbs and minerals. Chandraprabha Vati is a blend of following ingredients including darvi (Berberis aristata), saindhava lavana (Rock salt), sarjikakshara (Sodium carbonate), maricha (Piper nigrum), gaja pippali (Piper chaba), trivrit (Operculina turpethum), chitraka bark (Plumbago zeylanica), ela (Elettaria cardamomum), vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea) etc. It is an Ayurvedic formulation filled with antioxidants which fights abnormal cell growth. It rejuvenates the cells and regulates proper cell division. It acts as an anti-inflammatory. Therefore, it manages mouth cancer and its associated symptoms.
Dosage: 2 tablets to be taken three times a day with warm water after meals.
4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
Kanchnaar guggul is helpful in mouth cancer as it reduces the size of the tumour. It contains the herbs that are known to reduce the abnormal sizes of the tissues and reduce pain. Kanchnaar Guggul contains the ingredients such as kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), amalaki (Emblica officinale), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), marich (Piper nigrum), pippali (Piper longum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), varuna bark (Crataeva religiosa), guggul (Commiphora mukul), tejapatra (Cinnamomum tamala) etc. Kanchnaar Guggul possesses a cytotoxic property which regulates cell division. Kanchnaar guggul has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it effective in managing mouth cancer.
Dosage: 2 tablets to be taken three times a day with warm water after meals.
5. TULSI CAPSULES
Tulsi contains the standard extract of the herb tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Tulsi possesses antiinflammatory, analgesics properties. It reduces the size of the tumour and relieves pain associated with mouth cancer. With its kapha and vata pacifying properties it is beneficial in mouth cancer.
Dosage: 2 capsules to be taken two times a day with warm water after meals.
6. GUGGUL CAPSULES
Guggul capsules are filled with guggul (Commiphora mukul). Guggul is a marvellous herb that is used in a number of conditions. In case of mouth cancer, guggul reduces the size of the tumour and promotes normal, proper and healthy growth of the cells. It rejuvenates the bodily tissues, thus managing the mouth cancer condition. It pacifies all the three doshas. It also alleviates pain and neurological problems arised due to mouth cancer.
Dosage: 2 capsules to be taken two times a day with warm water after meals
Conclusion
Mouth cancer is a serious and painful condition generally arising due unhygienic conditions and over consumption of tobacco, alcohol and smoking. There are other factors as well that lead to the condition. As we discussed this extreme condition, the management depends on the site and stage of the condition. Management includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There are a lot of side effects of these procedures. Planet Ayurveda offers help by means of efficient herbs which manage the condition by reducing the size of the tumour, fighting infection, fighting swelling and alleviating the pain. The herbs also boost immunity which helps in curing certain infective causes of the mouth tumour. Furthermore, the herbs also improve absorption of the essential substances which directly promotes healing of the condition. The products mentioned above are filled with these beneficial herbs which are beneficial in managing the condition of mouth cancer.
