Herbal Remedies For Adenoma Malignum Of The Uterine Cervix

ABSTRACT

Cervix is one of the most important parts of the female body which is usually a passage or tube which connects a female’s vagina to the uterus. Vagina is considered as the internal canal and the uterus is the womb where a baby develops. The cervix performs various functions so the maintenance of the health of the cervix is important. First, the important function of the cervix is to facilitate the pregnancy. Beside this other functions of the cervix are – it cleanses the vagina, in the pregnant stage it grows the mucus plug. This mucus plug grows at the opening that is closest to the vagina which prevents the development of infection and bacteria to keep the fetus safe. So as the cervix keeps the womb healthy, it’s important to keep the cervix healthy. Women suffer from a lot of cervix diseases, among which one of the diseases is adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix which we are going to discuss in this article along with its ayurvedic management. So let’s have a look!

INTRODUCTION

Adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix is a rare condition which is also known as minimal deviation adenocarcinoma. The prevalence of this condition is very low , about 1.3%. It is usually associated with the condition of mucinous tumours of the ovary and Peutz jeghers syndrome. The initial symptom of this disease is watery vaginal discharge and has poor prognosis. This disease is the second most common type of carcinoma of the uterine cervix which follows squamous cell carcinoma. Though as per modern science the condition has poor prognosis but Ayurveda has various herbs that help in making the prognosis of the disease good. So in the study below we will discuss the causes and symptoms of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix with that of its ayurvedic management.

CAUSES OF ADENOMA MALIGNUM

Usually all carcinomas are caused by infections with certain types of human papillomavirus. This infection is caused by genital contact, vaginal sex, oral sex, anal sex and other sexual contacts. There are no other specific causes of this condition but here are some of the risk factors:

• Age under 45
• Weakened immune system
• Mother of multiple children
• If anyone’s mother took hormonal therapy at the time when they are in mother’s womb
• Past history of vaginal, kidney, vulval or bladder cancer.

SYMPTOMS OF ADENOMA MALIGNUM

The following are the symptoms of Adenoma Malignum:

• Vaginal bleeding
• Bleeding after or during sexual intercourse
• Bleeding per vagina in between the periods or bleeding after menopause
• Having heavy periods
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Changes in vaginal discharge
• Pain in lower back
• Pain in lower abdomen
• Pain between hips

So above are some of the common symptoms that a woman with adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix experiences. But if any of you experiences these symptoms it doesn’t mean that you are affected with the same as these symptoms may occur in various other conditions. So it is a must to get diagnosed if you are feeling such symptoms. Let’s go through some of the common diagnostic criterias for diagnosing this rare condition.

DIAGNOSIS OF ADENOMA MALIGNUM

The main diagnostic technique used to detect if someone has the condition of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix then the one of the common tests for which the one is referred to is colposcopy. If someone gets diagnosed with it then they are further referred for some more needful tests for clear diagnosis. All these tests will help the doctor to determine the size and stage of the cancer. So here are some of the important tests for clearing the diagnosis:

• Blood tests
• CT Scan, PET Scan, MRI Scan and chest x-ray
• The internal examination of cervix and vagina

And after all these tests done the diagnosis is clear and the doctor is able to decide the best treatment for you.

AYURVEDIC VIEW ON ADENOMA MALIGNUM

As per ayurveda adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix is correlated to the condition of arbuda. As per sushruta acharya the aggravation of tridosha that are vata, pitta and kapha leads to the development of malignant tumor where vata and kapha doshas are more responsible. The classical features of arbuda as per ayurveda are- it is round, large, firm, causes mild pain, slow growth, deeply rooted into the body, shows no suppuration and a flesh and swollen growth. So managing this condition as per ayurveda includes the alleviation of vata and kapha dosha and a little bit of pitta dosha. For this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides some beneficial herbal remedies, so let’s discuss these remedies and get a good management.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified clinic which formulates their own remedies for almost all the health conditions. All the formulations are prepared under the strict observance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. The remedies are free from any kind of additives, color, resins, gums, preservatives and any kind of synthetic material. As the remedies are 100% pure so they can be used without worrying about the side effects. For the purpose of management of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix Planet Ayurveda provides 7 herbal remedies that we are going to discuss below:

1. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
3. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI
4. TUMOTRIM CAPSULES
5. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
6. VRIDDHIVADHIKA VATI
7. PRADRANTAK CHURNA

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL

Kanchnaar guggul is one of the classical ayurvedic formulations that is prepared by Planet Ayurveda under the strict guidance of M.D Ayurveda practitioners. This formulation consists of various ingredients such as kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegata), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and various others. This formulation has been used since ancient times for the purpose of reducing any of the abnormal growths in the body. It pacifies tridosha, specifically kapha dosha and reduces the size of the growth in case of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin capsules is one of the remedies produced by Planet Ayurveda with the standardized extract of Curcumin (Curcuma longa). The miraculous antioxidant properties of curcumin helps in preventing the free radical growth in the body. It consists of rejuvenating properties which prevent abnormal cell growth and assists in alleviating the symptoms of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix. Curcumin capsules are also known for their best analgesic action which helps in reducing pain in case of this condition.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI

Chandraprabha vati has been used since ancient times for regulating the metabolism of kapha dosha and vata dosha. This formulation is mentioned in classical texts and provides good results in the management of various disorders especially tumors, diabetes, obesity, cysts and general weakness. This classical ayurvedic formulation by its tremendous quality of pacifying kapha dosha reduces the size of tumor and by alleviating kapha dosha, chandraprabha vati prevents the further growth of tumor.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. TUMOTRIM CAPSULES

Tumotrim capsules as the name suggests is the best herbal remedy for trimming the tumors in the body. This especially formulated remedy by Planet Ayurveda for reducing the size of tumors consists of standardized extract of haridra (Curcuma longa), shallaki (Boswellia serrata), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and various others. These herbs consist of miraculous kapha and vata pacifying properties which both dosha are more responsible for the cause of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix. Also the rejuvenating properties of tumotrim capsules effectively prevent the further growth of adenoma.

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

5. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT

Female health support is the herbal remedy by Planet Ayurveda for maintaining complete female health. This herbal remedy consists of standardized extract of three herbs that are shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) and ashoka (Saraca asoka). All these herbs are one of the top herbs which helps in maintaining female health. It assists in regulating the reproductive hormones in females as the hormonal imbalance is the root cause of any disease occurring in the women. Lodhra helps in reducing abnormal vaginal discharge, ashoka assists in regulating the bleeding per vagina and shatavari promotes overall reproductive health of the female.

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

6. VRIDDHIVADHIKA VATI

Vriddhivadhika vati is a herbo mineral classical formulation formulated by Planet Ayurveda which is available in tablet form. It consists of ingredients such as shuddha parada (purified mercury), loha bhasma (calyx of iron), shankh bhasma (Calyx of pearl), shati (Curcuma zedoaria) and various others. This formulation is usually used for kapha aggravated conditions associated with mucus formation. Mainly the working of vriddhivadhika vati is by reducing the excessive kapha dosha and pacifies vata dosha so these tables effectively help in the management of adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix.

Dosage:2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

7. PRADRANTAK CHURNA

Pradrantak churna is one of the classical ayurvedic formulations in powder form. This formulation consists of ingredients such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), udumbar (Ficus glomerata) and some others. This powder by regulating the reproductive hormones and balancing tridosha assists in managing the adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix. Mainly it helps in reducing the discharge from vagina and unusual bleeding from vagina.

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix is one of the rare conditions of the uterine cervix in females. Cervix plays an important role in a woman’s life such as to facilitate the pregnancy, cleanses the vagina, in the pregnant stage it grows the mucus plug so maintaining its health is very important. Adenoma malignum of the uterine cervix as per ayurveda is correlated to arbuda and the considered cause of this condition is aggravated kapha and vata dosha. If any of you are diagnosed with this condition don’t worry Planet Ayurveda is here for you with their miraculous herbal remedies. All these remedies are free from any kind of added preservative and synthesized materials so feel free to alleviate your condition with these herbal remedies.