Ginger  (Zingiber officinale/ Shunthi/ Adraka)

The main challenge in cellular recovery is to get adequate nourishment. The best known ingredient in ‘Oncoplus’ for this purpose is Ginger. Ginger is well known for its pronounced effect upon gastrointestinal function. Laboratory tests have confirmed that Ginger is especially useful in preventing corrosive acid reflux. Tests have also shown that treatment with Ginger relieves ulceration of the upper digestive tract. Ginger has never been shown to react with prescription medication, it has no toxic effects and its digestive byproducts are eliminated by the liver rather than by the kidneys. Ginger increases cyclic AMP, which is involved in the regulatory function of every cell in the body. Ginger also contains natural COX2 inhibitors, which helps reduce joint pain and discomfort.

Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi /Amrita /Gulvel /Gulancha)

Tinospora cordifolia, known in Ayurveda as Amrita or ‘heavenly elixir’, is a well-studied herb with specific application to supporting cellular recovery. In a laboratory study conducted on mice, this herb reduced the toxic side effects of cyclophosphamide, the main ingredient in Cytoxan, (Cytoxan is an alkylating agent and is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug). Amrita activates the white blood cells, known as macrophages, to form ‘colonies’ around infectious agents. The dosage of Amrita in ‘Oncoplus’ is sufficiently active, but is less than 1% of the amount that might cause constipation or interfere with the absorption of vitamin B.

Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera /Winter cherry /Indian ginseng)

Ashvagandha has been used as a tonic in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Laboratory studies suggest that this herb is an adaptogen (a natural herb product that can help increase the body's resistance to stress, anxiety, trauma and fatigue) which increases the activity of healthy tissues to withstand infection and toxic exposure. It helps normalize physiological functions whether they are ‘too fast’ or ‘too slow’. And importantly it has no side effects. Studies have shown that Ashvagandha reduces immune suppression caused by chemotherapy or radiation.

Neem (Azadirachta indica /Nimba)

Ayurveda has long used Neem leaves to stop rashes and eruptions of the skin. Modern science has found that Neem, like Amrita, stimulates macrophages (white blood cells) to cluster around and engulf infectious microorganisms. Neem leaves extract can help prevent stomach discomfort caused by mucus depletion or chemical irritation. According to the findings of tests conducted on animals, the low dose of Neem used in ‘Oncoplus’ can help induce relaxation and lessen sensitivity to pain.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa / Haridra)

Ayurveda uses Turmeric to support the liver and to relieve inflammation. Laboratory tests have found that turmeric is a potent antioxidant and antimutagenic, that is, it potentially helps prevent cellular mutating that may be caused by chemotherapy or radiation used to treat existing cancers.

Dosage
For best results take one capsule with breakfast or lunch and second capsule with your second meal of the day, every day, with a glass of water. The dosage of herbs in ‘Oncoplus’ has been chosen for optimal effectiveness.

‘Oncoplus’ is not a substitute for any medically directed cancer therapy. There are no known interactions between any of its components and any prescription drugs. Only take as recommended, and as with all herbal therapies, you should discuss your supplementation with your physician.

Capsule Composition
Each vege capsule contains:
• Ashvagandha (Root Ghan) Withania somnifera 52 mg
• Guduchi Ghan (Stem) Tinospora cordifolia 62 mg
• Haridra (Rhizome Powder) Curcuma longa 90 mg
• Nimba (Leaf Powder) Azadirachta indica 15 mg
• Shunthi (Rhizome Powder) Zingiber officinale 12 mg
• Excipients q.s
Each pack contains 60 vege capsules.

Just the possibility of being affected with cancer is enough to turn your world upside down. The utterance of the word ‘cancer’ has an impact on the human psyche like no other. Any organ of the human body can get affected by cancerous cells. The most known cause is the use of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, which can cause cancers of lung, mouth, kidney, larynx and esophagus. Smoking alone causes one-third of all cancer deaths. Alcohol consumption can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. Exposure to sunlight, toxic chemicals and radiation, genetics, viral infection, pollution or unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity all would contribute in increasing personal cancer risk.

Symptoms of Cancer
According to ayurvedic beliefs, cancer corrupts & weakens the cells causing them to operate in survival mode. Cancer cells are not strong cells that fight their healthy neighbors; rather they are profoundly weakened cells that multiply wildly in an attempt to create healthy replacements, taking far more than their share of the body’s resources. Early detection of cancer can mean the difference between life and death. If the disease is caught at an early stage, then the likelihood of it having spread is lower, thus brightening the chances of recovery. But for that it is vital that any irregularities in the functioning of your body are noticed at the right time. Some general signs would include fever, fatigue, pain, indigestion or trouble while swallowing, lump or a thickening in breast, changes in bowel or bladder functions, skin changes and unexplained weight loss. Often people ignore these symptoms because they don’t know what it means, or in many cases because they are scared of what it would mean. Both reactions would mean a delay in getting medical advice or treatment. Of course, do not get paranoid, not all the symptoms listed above would mean the threat of cancer, there are many other conditions which would have the same signs. But just the same, getting a medical clearance would be the safer option.

Ayurveda teaches that all imbalances are due to loss of ‘cellular intelligence’. Cells affected by cancer lose their memory of healthy function and begin to operate in a survival mode at the expense of other cells in the body. The need for ‘cellular intelligence’ is essential to support healthy balance. Herbal therapies are not intended to replace modern treatments. They are intended to relieve stresses so that the cells untouched by treatments like radiation and chemotherapy can retain their ‘cellular intelligence’. ‘Oncoplus’ is an excellent cellular support product, made using time tested ayurvedic herbs. It has been originally created to support the quality of life for people receiving chemotherapy or radiations, although the breadth of this formula makes it ideal for anyone needing cellular support. So those going for planned surgery can take this formula as a cellular support one month before and one month after the surgery. For trauma patients, 2 months after the surgery.

A growing body of laboratory research suggests that the spice turmeric has potent anticancer activity. Human trials have been launched to study and find out just how powerful the healing properties of turmeric maybe. All over the world, the medical fraternity is testing curcumin and turmeric in cases of multiple myeloma and advanced pancreatic cancer. Studies from US and other countries are looking at curcumin as a potential treatment for myelodplastic syndromes and for preventing colorectal cancer in individuals with familiar adenomatous polyposis or with sporadic polyps.

In a study conducted (modulatory effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) on benzo(a)pyrene induced forestomach tumorigenesis) it was found that Neem reduced tumor incidence by 58 % (the number of new tumors), tumor multiplicity by 69 % (the number of tumors) and the tumor burden by 87 % (the amount of cancer). It also indicated that due to lack of toxicity and ubiquitous bioavailability Neem may play a promising role in future drug discovery and development as far as chemoprevention of cancer is concerned.

One way of understanding a cancer cell is to compare it to a battery that has run down. Every cell in the body maintains a very slight negative electrical charge. This charge allows it to attract and absorb positively charged amino acids and hormones. Every cell attempts to use the sugar glucose as fuel. Transporting a molecule of glucose into the cells, however, requires pulling in three positively charged sodium ions with it. As the cell uses more and more sugar for fuel, it loses its negative charge. It becomes bloated with salt and water and cannot attract regulatory hormones and amino acids. The water-logged cell can even have its strands of DNA pushed apart. Cells can ‘recharge’ by replacing groups of 3 positively charged sodium ions with 2 positively charged potassium ions, but this can only happen when there is a rich supply of potassium, derived from a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Too much sugar, too much salt and too few fruits and vegetables in the diet are a contributing factor in almost every case of cancer.