Publication

Abstract :

Purpose: Chemo and radiation therapy although a significant component of Cancer therapy, needless to say has side effects. Thus there is a need to identify and develop therapies which reduces the disease progression and nullify the undesired effects of chemo and radiation therapy. The current review aims to explore the potential of Ayurveda in the area and summarize the evidence on usage of brahma rasayana as an adjuvant in chemo and radiation therapy.

Methods : Pub Med and Scopus were systematically searched for studies published in English between January 1985 and April 2017. The efficacy of Brahma Rasayana is discussed on the basis of available data.

Results : Brahma rasayana has been extensively studied for its antioxidant activity in in vitro and in vivo. Evidences support the protective association of Brahma rasayana in reducing metastatic spread. Reduced levels of liver antioxidant enzymes due to radiation were significantly elevated by treatment with Brahma Rasayana after radiation treatment. It accelerated recovery of hematopoietic system which was proved by a total rise in leukocytes. It also reduced the oxidative stress induced by cancer treatment

Conclusions: Compelling evidence supports the administration of Brahma rasayana yet more controlled clinical trails need to be done and scientifically documented.