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HERO ID
8263038
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Adverse health effects of tobacco and role of ayurveda in their reduction
Author(s)
Semwal, DK; Mishra, SP; Chauhan, A; Semwal, RB
Year
2015
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN:
1682-4474
EISSN:
1812-5727
Publisher
Asian Network for Scientific Information
Volume
15
Issue
3
Page Numbers
139-146
Language
English
DOI
10.3923/jms.2015.139.146
Abstract
Tobacco in all forms is dangerous for human health and caused various diseases such as heart attacks, hypertension, strokes, pulmonary disease and cancer. Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer whereas mouth cancer is mainly caused by chewing of tobacco. Similar to the first hand smoking, passive smoking also affects a healthy human. Various researches confirmed the presence of about 600 ingredients in cigarettes which produced about 69 carcinogenic compounds after burning. Ayurveda is however helpful in the reduction of side-effects of tobacco by various ways including the use of Rasayana such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Bala and Ginseng. Moreover, Yoga can help in releasing tension and stress and increase the strength and vitality without using any form of tobacco. Herein, an evidence-based report is prepared from various earlier important studies to aware public for the dangerous health effects of tobacco. This report mainly highlights major facts of the use of tobacco, its adverse effects globally and role of Ayurveda in their reduction. © 2015, Asian Network for Scientific Information. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Carcinogenic compounds; Cigarette smoking; Genetic mutations; Lung cancer; Toxicity
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