Abstract
Currently, there is a lot of talk about cancer (arbuda) at all levels of society.
It includes both benign and malignant tumors. Our body is made up of Tridosha, the
three fundamental energies or principles that govern our body function on the physical
and emotional levels. The three energies are known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each
individual has a different constitution from others. Prakriti is a unique concept of
Ayurveda that explains individuality and has a role in maintaining health & prevention,
of diseases, and achieving longevity. Each person must know their Prakriti constitution
to determine the correct food, exercise, yoga, lifestyle, and environment to remain
healthy and achieve longevity. Our Prakriti in Ayurveda roughly resembles DNA or
genes in western medicine. Most of the theories offered regarding cancer cause fall into
the following categories: embryonic,bio-chemical, infectious agents, and genetic.
Ayurveda can play a big role in the last causative factor, genetics. Cancer in each
person differs according to the person's exposure to pathogens and Prakriti (genetic
constitutions), assessment of Prakriti is very useful in prognosis & therapeutic
management of cancer. It is also helpful in prescribing suitable Ahar, Vihar, Yoga &
Rasayana therapy.