THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF BILWADI GUTIKA IN BREAST CANCER –A BRIEF REVIEW Authors: Ranjeetha K , CHAITRA H, ANAGHASHREE S AND MADHUSUDHAN V
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and
spread to other parts of the body. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women in
the developing countries and the second commonest malignancy in women in India. In 2020,
there were 2.3 million people diagnosed with breast cancer and 68500 deaths globally. Now a
days due to Increasing Age, Inherited Genes (most well-known gene mutations are BRCA1
and BRCA2.), Radiation Exposure, Obesity, Early Menstruation or Late Menopause,
Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy, drinking alcohol, physically inactive, long-term Use of
Oral Contraceptives, Diet rich in fat, Smoking are some of the causes which are known to cause
breast cancer. Despite the fact that contemporary science has developed powerful anticancer
medications like cisplatin, and other conventional methods like surgery, radiation therapy,
hormonal therapy and palliative therapy, causing many negative side effects. Methodology:
Agada Tantra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda which deals with the management of toxicitywith numerous formulations. Bilwadi gutika is one such formulation mentioned in classics in
Ashtanga Hridaya in Sarpa Visha pradhishedha adhyaya. It is an herbal formulation containing
13 ingredients in equal quantity and Goat’s urine used as Bhavana dravya (Liquid media for
trituration) Result: Bilwadi Gutika, may offer supportive care in cancer management, by
playing a valuable role in reducing toxicity, managing inflammation, and supporting the
immune system during conventional cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiation.
Discussion: Its detoxifying and restorative properties align with the needs of cancer patients
who face significant side effects from aggressive treatments.
Keywords: Cancer, Breast cancer, Conventional methods, Bilwadi gutika Publication date: 01/09/2026 https://www.ijbpas.com/pdf/2026/September/MS_IJBPAS_2026_9819.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.9.9819