A Case Study on the Supportive Effects of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) During Chemo-Radiation Management

Cancer is widely observed across the globe and it's therapy uses different treatments which include Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy and recently Immunotherapy.
It is either given alone or in combination, for treating cancer patients. The utility of each therapy depends upon the type of cancer, grade and stage. Chemotherapy employs diverse drugs to target cancer cells and Radiotherapy uses energy beams for targeting cancer cells. Patients receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy commonly develop clinical manifestations including persistent fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered bowel habits, and significant weight loss. The substantial burden of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy- induced toxicities necessitates the exploration of safe, economical and immunomodulatory supportive therapies. In Ayurveda, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is described as Classical Rasayan drug. It is also Tridoshahara, Jwaraghna and Balya posseses proven immunomodulatory, antioxidant and adaptogenic properties. This case study evaluates the supportive role of Guduchi in reducing chemotherapy and radiation therapy induced adverse effects in Cancer patient. Administration of Guduchi Kwatha (decoction) for 1&½ year showed marked improvement in appetite, fatigue, hematological parameters, immune status and overall quality of life. This study suggests that Guduchi can serve as safe and effective adjuvant therapy alongside conventional oncological treatment.

Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy

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