Managing Prostate Cancer with Ayurvedic Remedies - #47975

R you on chemo ??

Ayurvedic view

Likely Vata-Kapha predominance with Granthi/Arbuda involvement Urethral encasement → Apana Vata dushti Rectal proximity → care with vasti choice Ayurvedic supportive treatment

Kanchanara Guggulu 1tab bd Triphala Guggulu 1tab Varunadi Kashayam 20 ml + equal warm water, BD Punarnavadi Kashayam 1tab bd Chandraprabha Vati 1tab BD Guduchi Satva – 1tab bd Ashwagandha churna 3–5 g at night

Vasti therapy Matra Vasti with Balashwagandhadi Taila or Ksheerabala Taila

Diet Recommended Barley (yava), green gram, bottle gourd, ridge gourd Pomegranate, amla Cow ghee (small quantity) Avoid Red meat, dairy excess Spicy, fried, fermented food Alcohol, tobacco

Monitoring (must) PSA every 6–8 weeks MRI/PSMA PET as advised by oncologist

Hello Thanks for sharing all these details. I know this is a tough diagnosis to deal with—emotionally and physically. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

YOUR CONCERN

You have localized prostate cancer that’s starting to move toward the rectum. Your PSA is 24, which shows active disease, but there’s no lymph node involvement. There’s also some partial wrapping of the urethra.

In Ayurveda, we see this as

- Mutraghata or Mutravaha srotodushti - Granthi/Arbuda involving Apana Vata, Kapha, and Rakta - Long-term “Ama” (toxic buildup), congestion, and blockage around the urinary and rectal channels

Honestly, your current Ayurvedic mix already shows a solid understanding of the classical approach.

Here’s what you’re taking right now: - Kanchanara Guggulu - Mustha - Lodhra - Arjuna - Triphala Guggulu

You’re making a decoction (kwatha), 3 grams each, boiled down to one cup and split into three doses daily, and you’ve been doing this for more than six months. No side effects, moderate energy. This is a good base for glandular issues, inflammation, and blockages.

But with a PSA of 24 and some spread, you need to strengthen and fine-tune the protocol.

Here’s how I suggest optimizing your Ayurvedic support:

1. Internal Medicines Morning (empty stomach):

- Varunadi Kashayam, 15–20 ml with equal warm water
(Helps with swelling and urinary blockage)

After breakfast:
- Kanchanara Guggulu, 2 tabs twice daily
(Keep this going—very important)

After lunch:
- Chandraprabha Vati, 2 tabs
(Supports urinary tract, eases pelvic pressure and inflammation)

Evening:
- Guduchi (Giloy) Satva or Kwatha
(Boosts immunity, calms inflammation)

Night (before bed):
- Triphala Churna, 1 teaspoon with warm water
(Cleanses gut, supports prostate, prevents rectal pressure)

2. Basti Therapy (If possible, and under a qualified Panchakarma doctor)

- Matra Basti with Balashwagandhadi Taila or Sahacharadi Taila (30–60 ml daily or every other day) (This regulates Apana Vata, boosts pelvic circulation, helps with rectal symptoms, pain, and urinary issues)

DIET PLAN

✅INCLUDE

- Warm, freshly cooked meals - Moong dal, masoor dal - Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin - Steamed veggies - Pomegranate - Turmeric plus black pepper - Flaxseed (1 tsp/day) - Plenty of warm water

❌AVOID

- Red meat - Too much dairy (especially cheese, curd at night) - Sugar - Fried foods - Alcohol - Excessively spicy or sour foods - Eating late at night

LIFESTYLE AND SUPPORT

- Gentle walking daily (30–40 minutes) - Don’t sit for too long at a stretch - Don’t suppress the urge to urinate or have a bowel movement - Try Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari - Manage your stress—stress can make PSA go up

Please read this part carefully: –Ayurveda can’t replace surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy if those are needed. –With your PSA level and the cancer starting to spread, you must keep seeing your oncologist regularly. –Use Ayurveda for support, symptom relief, quality of life, and to help your immune system and metabolism. –Don’t delay or skip standard medical care in favor of Ayurveda alone.

Keep an eye on: - PSA every 2–3 months - MRI or other scans as needed - Any changes in urine flow, pain, or retention - Any rectal pain or constipation

IN SHORT - Ayurveda helps reduce inflammation and Kapha - Varuna and Guggulu support urinary flow - Basti and Triphala help with rectal symptoms - Guduchi boosts immunity - Diet and Pranayama improve quality of life

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Hi You are using a good combination but besides this if you start taking giloyghan vati -2 tab BD And juice of fresh amla and raw turmeric in morning empty stomach

If the patient is on chemo / radiation / hormone therapy, these Ayurvedic medicines can be continued as supportive care (to improve digestion, immunity, urinary flow, inflammation control & quality of life) but keep 2–3 hours gap from chemo medicines.

✅ Ayurvedic Supportive Prescription (Along with Chemo)

1) Kanchnaar Guggulu

Dose: 1 tab BD (after meals) Duration: 8–12 weeks ➡️ Supports glandular swellings, granthi, growth control.

2) Varunadi Kashayam / Varunadi Kwath

Dose: 15 ml + equal warm water BD (before meals) ➡️ Best for prostate swelling + urine obstruction + urinary inflammation.

3) Chandraprabha Vati

Dose: 1 tab BD (after meals) ➡️ Useful for urinary symptoms, burning, infection tendency, bladder/prostate support.

4) Triphala Churna

Dose: 2 g at night with warm water ➡️ Detox, improves bowel movement (important during chemo), reduces ama.

5) Guduchi Satva

Dose: 1 tab BD (after meals) ➡️ Immunity, liver protection, chemo tolerance, fatigue reduction.

✅ Panchkarma Recommendation

Uttar Basti

⚠️ Only under experienced Panchkarma doctor and only if doctor confirms it is safe. ➡️ Helps in urinary flow, prostate region inflammation.

✅ Diet Plan for Cancer (Supportive Ayurveda)

Intermittent Fasting

✅ 14:10 fasting (safe) Example:

Dinner by 7:30 PM

Breakfast at 9:30 AM

⚠️ Avoid fasting on chemo day if weakness/nausea.

✅ Cancer-supportive Diet

Include:

Moong dal khichdi, vegetable soups

Cooked vegetables (lauki, tori, pumpkin, carrot)

Pomegranate, berries, apple

Turmeric + black pepper in food

Flaxseed powder 1 tsp/day

Green tea / tulsi tea

Avoid:

❌ Sugar, bakery, cold drinks ❌ Deep fried foods, chips, fast food ❌ Red meat, processed meats ❌ Alcohol, smoking ❌ Dairy excess (curd at night strictly avoid)

✅ Daily Remedies (Simple + Safe)

✅ Tulsi + Giloy kadha (only if no fever/very low BP)

Tulsi 5 leaves + giloy 2–3 inch + ginger small piece

1 cup/day (morning)

✅ Turmeric milk at night (optional)

½ tsp haldi in warm milk / almond milk (avoid if severe mucositis or indigestion)

✅ Yoga & Lifestyle (Very Important)

Daily (20–30 min):

Anulom Vilom 10 min

Bhramari 5 min

Vajrasana after meals 5 min

Walking 20–30 min (as tolerated)

✅ Sleep 7–8 hrs ✅ Stress reduction is key (meditation / pranayam)

⚠️ Important Safety Notes

Keep 2–3 hrs gap between Ayurvedic medicines and chemo/hormone medicines

Monitor: PSA, CBC, LFT, KFT

If urine retention, bleeding in urine, severe burning, fever → urgent medical review.

Hi Firstly you need to understand that Ayurvedic medicine you are taking is complementary, not a replacement for Chemo / Radiation / hormonal therapy if advised to you. Remember Ayurvedic treatment works best alongside modern cancer care. I’ll suggest some ayurvedic medicine for you as follows

1) Kanchanara Guggulu - 2 tab - twice daily - After food with warm water 2) Gokshuradi Guggulu - 2 tabs twice daily - After food - with water 3) Ashwagandha Churna - 3gm at night - with warm milk or water 4) Guduchi Satva - 500 mg twice daily - After food - with water or Amritarisht - 15 ml twice daily after food 5) Haridra Khanda / Curcumin Capsules - 500mg - twice daily - empty stomach - with milk or water 6) Varunadi Kashaya - 15 ml + 15 ml warm water, twice daily before food 7) Bhallataka Rasayana (Purified) - 125 mg once daily.

Also add ghee in your diet, avoid spicy and very high protein food, Red meat, processed food, Sugar, alcohol

Follow Steamed vegetables Turmeric, ginger, garlic Pomegranate, bottle gourd Warm water only

Take regular follow up with oncologist.