Category: ANTICANCER HERBS
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EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG) IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE CANCER CHEMOPREVENTIVE POLYPHENOL IN GREEN TEA
Abstract Green tea is a popular drink consumed daily by millions of people around the world. Previous studies have shown that some polyphenol compounds from green tea possess anticancer activities. However, systemic evaluation was limited. In this study, we determined the cancer chemopreventive potentials of 10 representative polyphenols (caffeic acid, CA; gallic acid, GA; catechin,…
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OPIOIDS
Opioids for Cancer Pain Opioids (narcotics) are used with or without non-opioids to treat moderate to severe pain. They are often a necessary part of a pain relief plan for cancer patients. These medicines are much like natural substances (called endorphins) made by the body to control pain. They were once made from the opium…
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GINSENG AND CANCER
Ginseng, a regularly top-selling herbal supplement, comes from the root part of several plant species in the Panax genus. The most common type of ginseng supplement comes from Panax ginseng, which roughly translates to “all-healing man-root.” COMMON NAMES Chinese ginseng Ren shen Korean ginseng Red ginseng Asian ginseng DOES GINSENG FIGHTS CANCER? Ginseng is in the spotlight again…
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HOLY BASIL AND CANCER
Basil is an herb in the mint family. It adds flavor to meals, and its nutrients may provide health benefits. Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) plays a role in many Mediterranean, and particularly Italian, cuisines. It forms the basis of pesto and adds a distinctive flavor to salads, pasta, pizza, and other dishes. Indonesian, Thai, and…
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ECHINACEA AND CANCER
Echinacea is an herb that is native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. It is also grown in western States, as well as in Canada and Europe. Several species of the echinacea plant are used to make medicine from its leaves, flower, and root. Echinacea was used in traditional herbal…
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CHAMOMILE TEA
What is Chamomile tea? The potency of various chamomile teas varies, with some containing significantly more chamomile than others. The more potent teas are also more likely to cause side effects in people who are vulnerable to them. Consequently, it is safest to start with a low dosage and work up to larger doses slowly.…
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MILK THISTLE AND CANCER
What Is Milk Thistle? Milk thistle is an edible plant native to Europe. It also grows in the United States and South America. Its fruit and seeds have been used for centuries to help protect the liver. It’s also been used to treat liver disorders. The plant’s healing abilities may come from a mixture of…
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ESSIAC TEA AND CANCER
What Is Essiac Tea? Essiac is an herbal mixture, mainly administered as tea, which has been promoted as a cure for cancer for nearly a century. Clinical studies show that Essiac doesn’t cure cancer, and it may even promote the growth of certain types of cancer. The herbal ingredients of Essiac tea include: Burdock root…
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SAFFRON AND CANCER
Anticancer Properties Of Saffron In multiple studies, scientists are finding that saffron has the unique ability to both slow and reverse cancer growth! Saffron’s cancer-preventive properties include inhibiting the promotion of tumors and preventing chemical modifications to DNA that can activate cancer genes or induce new cancer-causing mutations. Additionally, saffron has been shown to help reduce…
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HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine uses plants, or mixtures of plant extracts, to treat illness and promote health. There is not enough reliable scientific evidence to use it as a treatment for cancer. Summary Herbal medicine uses plants or plant extracts to treat illness and promote health There is not enough scientific evidence to use it…
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