Ayurvedic Treatment of Tongue Cancer

OVERVIEW

Tongue cancer is a type of mouth cancer or oral cancer which originates in the cells of the tongue. This cancer typically causes tumors or lesions on the tongue of the affected individuals. The potential risk of tongue cancer or oral cancer is fairly high for people who indulge in excessive smoking or drinking, or older men who are more than 50 years of age.

Tongue cancer can either occur on the front part of the tongue or at the base of the tongue, close to where the tongue is attached to the bottom of the mouth. When tongue cancer affects the front part of the tongue, it is called Oral tongue cancer and when it affects the base of the tongue, it is called Oropharyngeal cancer.

Tongue cancer which occurs most commonly is called Squamous cellcarcinoma. This cancer affects those parts of the body which mark the presence of thin and flat squamous cells. These parts include the surface of the skin and the tongue the lining of the mouth, throat, nose, thyroid, and larynx; and the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.

The exact cause of the occurrence of tongue cancer is not known. However, it is believed that some of the most apparent triggers of this cancer are: family history of the disease, chewing tobacco/betel, smoking, alcohol consumption, improper diet, contracting a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, poor oral hygiene, and past cases of squamous cell cancers. Moreover, some other known risk factors of tongue cancer include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and exposure to sulphuric acid, asbestos, formaldehyde, and certain other chemicals.

SYMPTOMS OF TONGUE CANCER

The two main symptoms of tongue cancer are:

• A Painful tongue
• The development of a sore on the tongue.

Apart from these two primary symptoms, some of the other possible signs of tongue cancer which are similar to the symptoms of other oral cancers include:

• Pain while swallowing or chewing food
• Pain in the jaw or throat
• Stiffness of tongue or jaw
• Persistent discomfort in the throat
• Numbness in the mouth
• Unexplained bleeding from the tongue
• A lump on the tongue which does not go away
• A tongue ulcer which does not heal
• A red/white patch on the lining of the tongue or mouth.

TONGUE CANCER: TREATMENT

The common treatments of Tongue cancer are: Surgery, Radiation therapy, and Chemotherapy. In addition, targeted drug therapy is another tongue cancer treatment which is mostly combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy as part of the overall tongue cancer treatment plan.

Tongue cancer can also be managed naturally with the help of some beneficial herbal products. Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company is a renowned company which offers excellent herbal products that are effective in the management of the cancer. These herbal products, prepared under the supervision and guidance of well-known Ayurveda experts, include:

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1. Curcumin Capsules

For preparing these capsules, the standardized extract of rhizomatous herb of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is used. Turmeric is a household spice which contains Curcumin as one of its main active compounds. Turmeric is widely known for its immense medicinal value, specifically its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Curcumin capsules can be beneficial in managing Tongue cancer because Curcumin has the ability to maintain a healthy immune system, support the healthy structure of cells and tissues, reduce inflammation, manage pain, treat swelling, manage allergies, treat musculoskeletal diseases, and reduce the progression of cancers/tumors.

Dosage: 2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of the Ashwagandha herb (Withania somniferum). The potent herb is used in a number of Ayurvedic products because of its proven anti-inflammatory properties.

Patients suffering from Tongue cancer can benefit from the use of these capsules because they can maintain healthy cells and tissues, ensure a healthy growth of cells, manage inflammation, reduce metabolic imbalances, support nerve functions, and balance the body's Vata and Pitta doshas.

Dosage: 2 capsules two times in a day, with plain water, after meals.

3. Chanderprabha Vati

A number of beneficial herbs and other natural components are combines to prepare these tablets. The ingredients include: Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Shilajit (Asphaltum), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus), Pippali (Piper longum), Shunti (Zingiber officinalis), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Chavya (Piper chaba), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Yavkshaar (Potassium carbonate), Sarjikshaar (Sodium carbonate), Saindhava Lavana (Rock salt), Vida Lavana (Black salt), Sauvarchala Lavana (Sodium sulphate), and Sharkara (Sugar).

The use of these tablets is beneficial for Tongue cancer patients because the ingredients of the capsules are capable of eliminating toxins from the body, purifying the blood, maintaining healthy body functions, treating cysts, shrinking fibroids, and maintaining healthy blood composition.

Dosage: 2 tablets three times a day, with plain water, after meals.

4. Tulsi Capsules

For the preparation of these capsules, pure and natural extract of ‘Tulsi’ herb (Ocimum sanctum) is used. This extremely beneficial herb is considered a natural immuno-modulator and can manage a number of health conditions.

Patients suffering from Tongue cancer can benefit from the ability of Tulsi capsules to manage different types of Cancers, as well as Auto-immune disorders, Diabetes, Skin and other allergies, Chronic Sinusitis, and Chronic Rhinitis. The capsules can enhance immunity, and reduce the negative effects of environmental toxins (including cancer).

Dosage: 2 capsules two times a day, with plain, water after meals.

5. Kachnaar Guggul

To prepare these tablets, several beneficial herbs are used, including Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegate), Guggulu Resin (Commiphora mukul).Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), and Varuna (Crataeva nurvala).

The use of these tablets is beneficial in managing Tongue cancer symptoms because of their ability to treat several health conditions. The tablets are specifically beneficial for managing Cancers/Tumors, Lipoma (tumors consisting of fatty tissue), Liver cysts, Fistula, Skin diseases, Hypothyroidism, Obesity, Polycystic kidney disease, and Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dosage: 2 tablets three times a day, with plain, water after meals.

6. Guggul Capsules

For the preparation of these capsules, standardized extract of best quality Guggul (Commiphora mukul) is used. The Guggul herb is widely used in herbal formulations because of its nutritive, stimulant, lubricating, and digestion-enhancing properties.

The capsules are beneficial in managing Tongue cancer because they can support healthy cells growth, keep the structure of cells and tissues healthy, maintain healthy metabolism, manage liver disorders, improve blood quality, and balance the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas of the body.

Dosage: 2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

CONCLUSION

The preparation of Planet Ayurveda’s herbal products for managing Tongue Cancer involves the use of 100% pure and natural herbs. These products are completely vegetarian formulations, and are free from the use of chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, artificial colours, fillers, binders or additives.