Herbal Remedies for Prostate Cancer

ABSTRACT

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among men. Like all cancers it can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). It is Asymptomatic means no symptoms of cancer in prostate gland, part of male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid which protects and carries sperm. It is treatable even at an advanced stage of the Cancer by various therapies, but leaving various side effects behind it. In Ayurvedic, Arbuda (cancer) is treated by balancing Vata and Kapha dosha with herbal plants, without any side effects. PLANET AYURVEDA, leading an Ayurvedic company formulates different kinds of herbal products in PROSTA-CRAB CARE PACK to manage Prostate cancer and strengthen the body.

INTRODUCTION

Cancer is a worldwide health issue that can originate in nearly any organ or tissue when aberrant cells proliferate out of control and spread to other parts of the body. This process is called metastasizing and is the primary cause of cancer-related death. Worldwide, cancer is the second most common cause of death. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer found in men after lung cancer. Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. Prostate gland is in the male reproductive system. It just lies below the bladder (the organ that collects and empties urine) and in the front of the rectum (the lower part of the intestine). It is about the size of a walnut. The prostate gland makes fluid that is part of the semen.

TYPES OF PROSTATE CANCER

1. Adenocarcinoma: Tumor arises from glandular tissue.
2. Leiomyosarcoma: Malignant tumor of smooth muscle cells of utreus, pelvic.
3. Rhabdomyosarcoma: Tumor arises from a cell called a "rhabdomyoblast", which is a primitive muscle cell.

CAUSES

The causes of the Prostate cancer are not yet clear, but following factors lead to prostate cancer:

• Mutations: All of the body's cells have inherited gene mutations that affect certain people. Prostate cancer may rise as a result of certain gene alterations. Prostate cancer may be linked to some inherited gene mutations. Men with Lynch syndrome, BRCA1 or BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2 etc., may be to blame for raising the risk of prostate cancer.
• Genetics: Prostate cancer can be genetic. If prostate cancer is in the family generations then chances are more to arise.
• Age: Men over 65.
• Racial Background: Natives of Africans and Americans regions have high incidence as compared to other regions.
• Lifestyle: Smoking, Alcohol consumption, Obesity, lack of exercise.

SYMPTOMS

• Weak urinary stream
• Frequent or urgent urination, especially at night
• Blood in urine and semen
• Painful ejaculation
• Pain or stiffness in lower back, hips or upper thighs
• Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream

DIAGNOSIS

• Direct Rectal Examination (DRE): Rectum examination using lubricated gloved fingers into a lower part of the rectum and feel the prostate for lumps and anything else that feels unusual.
• Prostate Specific Antigen Testing: A prostate specific antigen (PSA) test measures the PSA level in the blood. Increased levels of PSA in blood indicates prostate cancer.
• Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) RNA Test: PCA3 RNA test in the urine is done after DRE.
• Imaging Test: MRI, CT scan, Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS), Positron emission tomography (PET)
• Lymph Node Biopsy

TREATMENT

1. Watchful waiting and Active Surveillance treatment used for the older person whose found prostate cancer in a screening test.
2. Surgery

Surgery	Mode of Action	Side Effects
Radical prostatectomy	To remove prostate, surrounding tissues, seminal vesicles and lymph nodes.	Urinary tract infections Urinary incontinence
Pelvic lymphadenectomy	Remove lymph nodes from pelvic and examine under microscope for tumor cells	Deep vein thrombosis Pain in the lower abdomen
Transurethral resection of the prostate	Tissue removed from prostate using resectoscope inserted through the urethra	Impotence Inguinal hernia Penis shortening
Radiation therapy	Using high energy X-rays and other radioactive radiations to kill tumor cells	High risk of bladder and gastrointestinal cancer Urinary problems
Hormone therapy	Removes hormones or blocks their actions (Androgens, testosterone, Estrogens) and stops cancer cells from growing	Hot flashes Impaired sexual functions Weakened bones
Chemotherapy	Drugs entered into the blood stream via mouth, injected into blood or muscle to kill tumor cells	Hair loss Risk of Infection Appetite
Immunotherapy	Small molecules drugs and Monoclonal Antibodies used to target particular protein	Cancer cells become resistant Fatigue High blood pressure

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

According to Ayurvedic theory, each individual has a unique combination of bioenergetics principles called Doshas. There are three doshas i.e. tridoshas and each represent distinct physiologic process: vata or air (principle of movement, nervous system), pitta or fire (principle of metabolism, venous system), kapha or water (principle of structure, arterial system). Samprapti (Pathogenesis) in Ayurveda is explained on the basis of Tridosha. Cancer originates due to metabolic crisis i.e. increases in aggravation of vata and decreases in kapha forces, when both interact with one another resulting in proliferation. All used conventional ideas, like the tridosha theory, the sapta dhatu (seven body tissues), and agni (metabolic strength) to frame the pathophysiology of cancer.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PROSTATE CANCER BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a reliable supplier of Ayurvedic medicines and herbal medicines with a GMP accreditation in India. It is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of Ayurvedic drugs globally. Every product is 100% herbal without adding any harsh chemicals such as preservatives, additives, starch and parabens.Planet Ayurveda formulates a unique and complete herbal solution "Prosta-Crab Care Pack" to treat Prostate cancer without any side effects. There are eight distinct products in Prosta-Crab Care Pack which are very effective in Prostate cancer. These products are 100% pure, herbal with no added preservatives or additives. These Products are very effective in Prostate cancer without leaving any harmful effect on the body.These products are following:

PRODUCTS LIST

1. Kanchnaar Guggul
2. Ashwagandha Capsules
3. Shilajit Capsules
4. Boswellia-Curcumin Capsules
5. Moringa Capsules
6. Varunadi Vati Tablets
7. Prostate Support Tablets
8. Prostat Endza Capsules

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Kanchnaar Guggul

A poly herbal tablets formulated by 10 herbs such as kanchnaar bark (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Varuna Bark (Crataeva religiosa) and many more. It's composed of four medicinal herbs in a specific concentration to ease out the effects of each other. These tablets are especially designed to manage Arbuda (tumor), Kshyabhna (Anti tubercular property), Pittaghna (pacify Pitta dosha) and Kapha-Pitta dosha. It also reduces the negative effect caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy which are typically used to treat cancer and immunological stimulant properties. Compounds found in these herbal plants reduce the cell's proliferation and show Anticancer and Anti mutagenic properties.

Dosage : 1-2 Tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha capsules are solely formulated from a medicinal herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). This plant contains Withanolides phytochemicals which are cytotoxic to tumor cells and possess immunomodulatory and neuroprotective, anti metastatic, anti proliferative properties. These tablets also help to reduce the proliferation of prostate cancer to downregulate androgen synthesis used as an alternative of hormonal therapy. It balances the vata and kapha doshas.

Dosage : 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. Shilajit Capsules

Shilajit capsules are single herbal formulation products using potent herb Shilajit (Asphaltum). Humic acid and Fulvic Acid is the chief compound found in the shilajit that have cured many diseases and to accelerate the process of rejuvenation (Rasayana). It also helps in the destruction of cancerous cells and increases the level of testosterone. These tablets are prescribed to treat genitourinary disorder.

Dosage : 2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water or milk after meals.

4. Boswellia-Curcumin Capsules

Boswellia-Curcumin Capsules have 2 unique herbal combinations of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (curcuma longa). This is a unique formulation which balances all doshas. These tablets have Anti-inflammatory (Shothahar), Immunomodulatory (activate or suppress immune response), Anti proliferative, Anti-metastatic properties. It also regulates cell damage and cell cycle arrest to reduce the formation of tumors by deactivating or blocking the receptor of the target protein.

Dosage : 1 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

5. Moringa Capsules

Moringa tablets are composed of only 1 herbal extract of Moringa (Moringa oleifera). These tablets balance the Vata and kapha doshas. These tablets have potential Anticancer cells, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells leads to apoptosis in the prostate gland.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules once or twice daily.

6. Varunadi Vati

A Varunadi vati tablet is a poly herbal Tablets consists of four herbs i.e. Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) and Shuddha Guggul (Commiphora mukul). This is a 100% herbal tablet with no added binders, preservative and additives. These tablets are having various phytochemical compounds such as Ursolic acid, Catechin, Beta-sitosterol and many more. These tablets have potential activity of anti cancer, Anti inflammatory (Sothhar), Chemo-preventive agents, Immuno modulatory properties.

Dosage : 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

7. Prosta Support Tablets

Prosta Support tablets is a poly herbal tablets consists of 5 medicinal herbs i.e. Saralghan (Pinus roxburghii), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata) and many more. This is a 100% herbal tablet without leaving any side effects on the body. These tablets contain various phytochemicals such as Pinene, Abietic Acid, Quercetin, Resins and many more that act on tumor cells and reduce cell proliferation. These tablets are used as the replacement of the current therapy such as chemotherapy.

Dosage : 1-2 tablets once or twice daily.

8. Prostate Endza Capsules

Prostate Endza Capsules is a Poly herbal capsule consisting of 4 medicinal herbs such as Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Varuna (Crateva religiosa) and many more. This is a 100% herbal formulation for the treatment of Prostate cancer in ayurveda. It balances all doshas. These tablets contain various phytochemical compounds Resins that are used to treat Prostate cancer. These tablets have Anti- Anti-inflammatory (Shothahar), Anti Proliferation, Anti tumor and chemo preventive Agents.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules once or twice daily.

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CONCLUSION

Prostate Cancer is the second most common type of cancer in males. Although Modern Science faces problems to find the Causative agent of Cancer and their treatment, that leads to other serious problems. But, Ayurveda understands the root problem of the disease and finds the solution naturally by balancing the dosha naturally with the help of medicinal herbs. PLANET AYURVEDA provides a complete Herbal treatment in the form of PROSTA CRAB CARE PACK.

Prostate Cancer- Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Ayurvedic treatment

It is male reproductive disorder in which prostate gland is affected. Majority of the people in society are not aware about this disease. It commonly occurs with advancing age. Approximately about 50-60% of all men between the age of 40 and 60 years are affected by this. It is the second prominent reason for deaths in United States among men. It can be managed with the help of herbal medicines which are purely obtained from herbs like Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) etc.

What is Prostate?

It is sex gland in male that exists directly under the bladder and in front of rectum. It plays a role in both sex and urination. It produces fluid which carries sperm during ejaculation. The size of prostate is as that of a walnut. Growth of prostate start during puberty period and attain maximum growth by middle age.

What is prostate cancer?

It is the slow progressive disease in men. In this, the growth of prostate is abnormal. It starts with alterations in size and shape of prostate gland cells called Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN). It is highly dangerous and life threatening disease. It may spread into other parts of reproductive system, bones and lymph nodes. It is common in age over 40 years.

CAUSES OF PROSTATE CANCER

The exact cause of disease is not known but there are some possible factors which may be responsible for disease which are given below:

• Age: It is primary risk factor for prostate cancer. As man is older the risk of disease is higher. The common age is above 40 years.
• Genetics: It is also common factor. It may be transmitted from parent to their children. There are some genes which may be responsible for prostate cancer called BRCA 2.
• Diet: Diet which are low in fiber and vitamin D and high meat diet may also lead to prostate cancer.
• Obesity: It may also responsible for prostate cancer.
• Sexually transmitted disease: Some disease like gonorrhea is also responsible for prostate cancer.
• Enzyme: An enzyme, PRSS3 that changes the environment of prostate and may cause cancer in prostate cells.

SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER

In early stages, there are no signs and symptoms observed. In advanced stages, the common symptoms are:

• Difficulty in urination
• Bone pain
• Pain in back, pelvic region
• Leg weakness
• Blood in urine and semen
• Painful ejaculation
• Fever (in case of infections)
• Involuntary passage of urine
• Burning and frequent urination

DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER

As per modern science it can be diagnosed with the following tests:

• Digital rectal examination
• Prostate antigen tests
• Biopsy
• MRI
• CT scan

AYURVEDIC OUTLOOK

In Ayurveda, prostate cancer is correlated with Puaraush Granthi Shoth. There are three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) present in body which are responsible for healthy body. In today's busy life style people prefer junk food, packed food etc. which are responsible for vitiation of body doshas which may results in symptoms associated with disease.

HOW AYURVEDA HELPS IN PROSTATE CANCER?

Ayurveda is ancient science of life which helps in management of symptoms associated with the disease. It is natural and safe way to manage the diseased condition. As per Ayurveda, it is slow progressive disorder which gets adverse with age and it involves the aggravation of all three doshas. There are many herbal formulations present in Ayurveda which help to balance the doshas such as Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) etc.

PLANET AYURVEDA'S FORMULATION FOR PROSTATE CANCER

Planet Ayurveda is herbal manufacturing company which offers different products for different diseases. These products are purely natural and safe. These have no side effects because these are free from chemicals. There are many effective medicines offered by Planet Ayurveda which are useful to manage the symptoms of disease. These medicines are present in the form of pack called Crab Care Pack.

CRAB CARE PACK

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Ashwgandha Capsules

It is 100% natural product obtained from Ashwgandha (Withania somnifera).

Uses - It possesses natural rejunvating properties to the body. It is also used in fatigue, stress and weakness.

Dose - 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Curcumin Capsules

It is obtained from Curcuma longa which is rich in medicinal properties. It is anti-oxidant in nature that reduces the free radicals from body thereby improving health and immunity. This herb has power against infection and toxins. It is also helpful in many malignant cancers.

Dose- 1-2 Capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Kachnaar Guggul

This is a natural product obtained from mixture of kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum) and Varuna (Crataeva religiosa).

Uses- It helps to maintain cells and tissues healthy.

Dose: 1-2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

4. Tulsi Capsules

This is natural extract obtained from pure tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).

Uses:

• It has strong anti-oxidant properties that eliminate antioxidants from body.
• It has overall effective results in respiratory system.
• It has anti- inflammatory property.
• It is also useful in treatment of cough, cold, flu and headaches.

Dose- 1-2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals

5. Chanderprabha Vati

This tablet contains mixture of different herbs for eg. Shilajit (Asphaltum), Sugar (Shakara), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora), Amla (Emblica officinalis) etc.

Uses- It has calming effect on entire body. It is one of the most potent adaptogen and stress busters that cause relaxation of tenseness. This is effective against infection and helps to lose weight.

Dose- 2 tablets twice a day after meal with plane water.

6. Guggul Capsules

This is obtained from Guggul (Commiphora mukul).

Uses-

• It has antioxidant property.
• It has blood purifying property.
• It is useful in many health conditions.
• It revitalizing cells and therefore rejuvenates them.
• It has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving property.

Dose- 1-2 Capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

Tips for prostate cancer

Some common fruitful remedies for prostate cancer which are given below:

Healthy diet

According to Ayurveda, healthy eating habits help you to prevent many diseases and prostate cancer is one of them. Diet contains cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower as they have anti cancerous properties and act as anti-androgen and it helps to fight against production of cancerous cells in prostate. As it is rightly said that

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food".

• Regular exercise helps to maintain overall health of body.
• Maintain body weight.

"Prostate cancer is like golf. You need to play it as it lies. Because the disease is variable, each treatment solution requires a unique strategy."