Miraculous cancer cure in Saikot village (India)

Saikot, June 11, 2008: Chawilien Cancer Medicine Research Agency, Saikot in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, has become the talk of the town. People are now making a beeline to Saikot to see for themselves, how cancer patients – even in their advanced stage – are getting cured. People say Pa-Chawilien possesses special healing power and there has been a sudden rush of cancer patients to Saikot for treatment.

Pa-Chawilien himself was a cancer patient. It was found that people, mostly patients, took part in a prayer session with the healer, who would then prepare the magical dose from his green plant… which in local Hmar dialect is called Damdwai. Large number of patients come all the way with hope of a miraculous cure. Unlike other times, when he prays alone, Chawilien chants some healing prayer and then distributes his green medicine to the patients… without charging a penny. Inside his small hut… a boy who could hardly stand by himself, after the healing session of prayer and medicine… took everyone by surprise and began to walk. Chawilien revealed and claimed that two years ago, god revealed to him that he should drink the ’Damdwai’ plant extract.

Chawilien said he gave his medicine to patients only after getting an inspiration or indication from god. Outside Chawilien’s house, people queue up to take part in Pa-Chawilien’s prayer and healing session. The crowd comprised of patients of all hues… cancer, asthma, piles, etc. Chawilien’s healing power is claimed to have cured even HIV/AIDS. Saikot has invited even curious researchers. Laiton-jam Warjeet, an organic chemistry reader, is guiding a team of researchers to investigate the organic and curative components of the plant. According to Warjeet, the Damdwai plant is a rare plant having high content of alkaloids, steroids, saponins and other components, which are generally considered anti-cancer.

Although five to 10 thousand people throng Chawilien Cancer Medicine Research Agency everyday, it has failed to move the attention of the state health department. According to the preliminary studies of the plant, because of its alkaloid and steroid components, it is inadvisable for children as well as pregnant women. “Loose motion, indigestion, and some corrosive side-effects on the skin are also noticed,” said Manipur University organic chemistry reader, Laitonjam Warjeet. Warjeet feels that ascertaining the components are very important to avoid health complications.

For the crowd waiting outside, the research or its outcome is immaterial to them. To them, all that matters is – Chawilien, his green medicine and the healing session. One lady firmly believes her breast cancer was cured after consuming Chawilien’s medicine. Everyday, 20 sacks of Damdwai plant leaves are needed to prepare the medicine for the day’s requirement. After the leaves are cleaned and twigs separated, these are chopped into bits for pounding. The liquid extract is then filtered and readied for consumption. Many people have volunteered to work for healer… with one purpose… to help the sick. The medicines are for free at the Chawilien Cancer Medicine Research Agency. Only the donations help meet some of the expenses.

Within a span of two months, the once small and quite village has now been transformed into a township. While Chawilien seeks only donation to meet his daily expenses, the rows and rows of stalls, which have sprung up in Saikot, are selling the green medicine for some hefty sum. For many families, this has turned out to be a good livelihood.

Faith has moved mountains. Chawilien’s mantra of prayer and what he calls god-given medicine has turned out to be a huge crowd puller of patients, who otherwise will have to spend lakhs for treatment.

Courtesy: Imphal Free Press