Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where blood cells are made. In leukemia, the body begins to produce abnormal white blood cells in excess due to certain genetic mutations. The excess production of abnormal cells causes overcrowding of the bone marrow and hinders function of normal blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets).
How Leukemia Affects the Body:
Because of this imbalance:
1) Immunity decreases → Frequent infections.
2) Blood becomes weak → Fatigue, weakness.
3) Bleeding increases → Easy bruising, nosebleeds, gum bleeding.
Herbo‑Mineral Ayurvedic Formulations that proves beneficial in Leukemia/Blood Cancer or Acute Myeloid Leukemia are:
1) Vranaphari Rasa in the management of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
Vranapharirasa is a traditional ayurvedic formulation that is mentioned in Rasayogasagara. Its key ingredients are paradha, gandhaka, harithala, manasila, guggulu, and triphala. It is indicated for internal administration in all types of vrana, nadivrana, bhagandhara, and rasa and raktha dhatu related disorders.
Benefits of Vranapahari Rasa in the treatment of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
A) Vrana Shodhana: Vranapahari Rasa helps to clear abnormal and toxic blood cells from Leukemia Patients.
B) Vrana Ropana: It also helps in promoting bone marrow and tissue healing.
C) Rasayana Properties: Vranapahari Rasa helps to boost immunity and prevent relapse in Leukemia Patients.
2) Rasamanikya in the management of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
Rasamanikya is a classical Kupipakwa Rasayana widely indicated in multiple ailments like Raktapitta, Kushta, Visarpa, Panduroga, Shotha etc. Its targeted action on Rakta and Majja Dhatu makes it relevant in the integrative management of Leukemia.
Benefits of Rasamanikya in the treatment of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
A) Rakta Shodhana: Rasamanikya help to reduce pathological/immature blood cell proliferation.
B) Majja Dhatu Balya: It helps to strengthens bone marrow function & cell maturation.
C) Rasayana: It helps to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.
D) Shothahara: It helps to reduce lymphadenopathy & splenomegaly.
3) Kanta Loha Bhasma in the management of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
Kanta Loha is an Ayurvedic term for magnetic iron (magnetite – Fe₃O₄). It undergoes Shodhana (purification) and Marana (calcination) processes to convert raw iron into a fine bioavailable bhasma. The Shodhana is done using Triphala decoction, cow urine, and lemon juice to remove impurities and enhance potency.
Leukemia involves Rakta and Majja Dhatu Dushti, resulting in defective blood cell formation and weakened immunity. Kanta Loha Bhasma directly nourishes and corrects Rakta-Majja Axis, promoting healthy blood formation and restoring vitality.
Benefits of Kanta Loha Bhasma in the treatment of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
A) Raktavardhaka (Blood Enhancer): Kanta Loha Bhasma help to improve hemoglobin levels and further corrects anemia.
B) Majja Dhatu Poshan (Bone Marrow Nourishment): It helps to stimulates normal cell formation and marrow strength.
C) Balya & Ojovardhaka: It helps to improve strength and resistance to infection.
D) Deepana & Pachana: It enhances metabolism and digestion, and further aid in assimilation of nutrients.
4) Tapyadi Loha in the management of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
Tapyadi Loha acts at the cellular and hematopoietic levels, and helps to restore normal blood cell production and improve immunity. Leukemia involves defective Rakta formation (Rakta Dushti) and Majja Dhatu depletion.
Benefits of Tapyadi Loha in the treatment of Leukemia or Blood Cancer
A) Raktavardhaka: It helps to corrects anemia and supports healthy blood formation.
B) Majja Dhatu Poshan: It nourishes bone marrow and restores hematopoiesis.
C) Deepana–Pachana: It enhances digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
D) Ojovardhana: It helps to strengthens immunity and resistance to infection.
