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Study on Ayurveda for colorectal cancer

Wenhao Weng, Ajay Goel

May 2022

Ayurveda medicine / treatment

Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines

As bowel cancer is a relatively common type of cancer, there are few therapies available to treat it. Existing literature and studies suggest that simple things like gut health may be an important risk factor. Numerous studies suggest that curcumin may play an important role in balancing gut health and has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine; there is even evidence to show that curcumin itself has many anti-cancer properties. This article provides an update and current perspective.

The most important information on the study at a glance

Indications: Colorectal cancer
Institution: Department of Clinical Laboratory, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200090, China
Title: Study on Ayurveda for colorectal cancer
Brief description: A study shows that curcumin used in Ayurvedic medicine could promote intestinal health and inhibit colon cancer.
Original title: Curcumin and colorectal cancer: An update and current perspective on this natural medicine
Link to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32088363/