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CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION: MEDICINAL HERBS USED TRADITIONALLY
2 April 2009
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Cancer
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
The Chinese help prevent colon cancer by mixing an extract of the hairyvein agrimonia (agrimony) plant with ethyl alcohol (drinking alcohol). Agrimony is available in most health food stores.
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Barberry is believed to suppress some forms of cancer, due to its high berberine content.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cinnamon is believed to reduce the incidence of cancers caused by a number of synthetic food additives.
Greater Celandine (Chlidonium majus)
This plant is renowned for its blood purifying and stimulating qualities. A combination of greater celandine, stinging nettle and elder shoots has been used in cases of leukemia. But to be effective, at least 2 liters of this mixture must be drunk daily.
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Traditionally used to treat cancer due to its blood cleansing properties.
Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma jobi)
The Chinese believe this herb may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)
Traditionally used to treat cancerous tumours and to heal wounds.
Plantain, Ribwort (Plantago lanceolata)
A poultice made from the plantain leaves is believed to encourage the removal of malignant growths. It is also believed beneficial in the treatment of malignant glandular disorders.
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
Saffron has been widely used for treating cancer, but has been outlawed for consumption in non-culinary situations in the United States because of an FDA report saying it can cause cancer in rats.
St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Tests at the United States National Cancer Institute have shown that this herb has promise in the fight against cancer.
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Traditionally considered by herbalists as a cancer cure.
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)
Wood sorrel is commonly known as sour wood or fairy bells. In popular medicine, wood sorrel juice was recommended for stomach cancer in the early stages, and cancer-like internal and external ulcers and growths.
Important note!
Specific herbs may be more suited to individual types of cancer. Before deciding to use herbs for cancer treatment, consult with a qualified herbalist or naturopath as to the most beneficial herbs for your particular type of cancer and for the appropriate dosage amounts, according to your body weight. Certain herbs are contraindicated in a variety of different medical conditions, so always seek professional advice before using.
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