A scoping review on 'Maharishi Amrit Kalash', an ayurveda formulation for cancer prevention and management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Current treatments include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc., are known to be associated with several side effects. Hence, complementary and alternative medicine is growing in acceptance around the world, particularly Ayurvedic formulations. MAK is one of the most scientifically acclaimed formulations with potential anti-neoplastic and chemoprotective properties.

Objective

To study literature available on the anti-neoplastic and chemoprotective effects of MAK.

Material and methods

A systematic literature review was conducted using multiple web-based sources: Google Scholar (185), PubMed (33), DHARA (49), AYUSH research portal (2), EBSCO (66), and CTRI (1) for all studies published before Februar

SUBMITTER: Vohra R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature