Arbuda – an ayurvedic abstraction

Arbuda in the context of disease refers to tumour or growth in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India. It can be benign or malignant. It is essentially an abnormal mass or swelling in the body, often linked to excessive or abnormal growths that arise due to an imbalance of the dos has leading to its formation in the body. It appears to be prevalent since Vedic Periods. Ancient Classics and Medical works have discussed the disease condition in detail in terms of prevention, etiology, pathogenesis and different treatment interventions like Pharmacological, Surgical and Para – Surgical measures including diet & Life – Style prescriptions. The treatment in Ayurveda typically involves balancing the doshas through diet, drugs, detoxification processes, and other holistic therapies. Modern medicine tends to be more focused on the tumor itself, targeting the growth directly through surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. But, the underlying philosophy of Ayurvedic treatment is to address the root cause of the disease and focusing on a holistic approach in addressing the root cause of imbalances and working to restore overall health through detoxification, drug therapies, diet and Life – Style modifications.