Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Fibroadenomas among young women create substantial clinical and psychological challenges as part of benign breast disorders worldwide. Patients seek alternative remedies due to technological disadvantages, recurrence concerns, and aesthetic considerations that affect surgical treatments of benign breast disorders. The ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda promotes effective treatments for benign breast conditions through individualized non-invasive methods of Lekhana scraping and Shothhara anti-inflammatory procedures. A review presents evidence of how classical Ayurvedic concepts link to current pharmacological findings to establish their clinical importance in fibroadenoma therapy. The Lekhana therapeutic approach uses Kanchanar, Guggulu, and Triphala herbs to deliver effective anti-proliferative, antioxidant, and mass-reducing benefits. Shothhara therapies that include Haridra, Shallaki, Guduchi, and Punarnava demonstrate anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, helping control the inflammatory conditions found in benign breast lesions. A limited number of clinical studies and observational reports indicate potential beneficiary effects of treatment, which stabilize breast lesions and reduce their size while alleviating symptoms; however, authors call for substantial trials based on methodological standards. Clinical research that combines traditional knowledge with modern scientific research should be prioritized for validating Ayurvedic therapies to optimize their effectiveness in fibroadenoma patient care
Author: Dr. Aparna Akhani
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411214119