Potential of Ayurvedic Medicine in Management of Adenocarcinoma of Lungs

Abstract

Lung cancer is the most common and main reason of cancer related death in worldwide, in which adenocarcinoma making upto 85% of all lung cancers. Their symptoms commonly include chronic cough, chest pain, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, wheezing, hoarseness, recurrent lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia, unexplained weight loss, anorexia, and fatigue. Cancer is regarded as Anukta (not explicitly described in the classical Ayurvedic texts); hence, an understanding of its modern pathophysiology is essential. Following thorough clinical assessment and evaluation of investigative findings, appropriate Ayurvedic principles can then be employed for its management. Vata may be associated with growing phase of cell. Cancer is understood to arise from a metabolic disturbance marked by aggravation of Vata only, which results in uncontrolled cellular proliferation. A 70-year-old male patient presented to the Kayachikitsa OPD of CBPACS on 3 June 2025 with chief complaints of Parshva daha and Shoola (burning sensation and pain in the left upper back region), Daurbalya (generalized weakness), difficulty in swallowing solid food, Shwasa Kruchrita (dyspnoea), and Kasa (productive cough). The patient was treated with Amalaki Rasayan, Giloy Churna, Praval Pishti, Tamra Bhasma, Vaikrant Bhasma, Kanchnar Guggulu, Arogya vardhini vati, Kantakari avaleha and Wheat grass juice. After treatment the patient has found significant improvement in clinical symptoms as well as PET-CT shows reduction in consolidative lesion in left lung and mediastinal L.N. with no new lesions.