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@article{183161,
        author = {Dr Nilesh Salve and Dr Namita Anil Butley},
        title = {Cancer Train of Punjab: An Environmental Crisis Rooted in Dushi Vishajanya Vishaktata},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {307-309},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183161},
        abstract = {The Malwa region of Punjab has witnessed an alarming rise in cancer cases, with the Bhatinda–Bikaner Express, known as the “Cancer Train,” carrying scores of patients daily. Modern studies attribute this health crisis to excessive use of agrochemicals, while Ayurvedic science offers an ancient yet relevant explanation—Dushi Vishajanya Vishaktata, the concept of slow, cumulative poisoning. This paper examines the environmental, sociopolitical, and Ayurvedic dimensions of the crisis, emphasizing how the unchecked spread of toxins correlates with classical Ayurvedic understanding of disease formation. Integrating modern solutions with Ayurvedic detoxification and prevention strategies is proposed as a holistic remedy to mitigate this crisis.},
        keywords = {Cancer Train, Punjab, Dushi Visha, Agrochemical toxicity, Ayurvedic toxicology, Panchakarma, Environmental health, Green Revolution, Vishaghna, Dhatu Dushti},
        month = {July},
        }