Herbs For Cancer - A List of Three Helpful Herbs



Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

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If you are doing some research and trying to find a natural remedy to combat cancer, you should not overlook the mighty herb. In this article we will take a look at 3 possibilities in the search for herbs for cancer.

1.  Ginger. Most people are familiar with this herb and its uses, but some research studies at the University of Michigan have shown ginger to not only ease nausea and control inflammation, but also to treat ovarian cancer. In laboratory studies, ginger cause ovarian cancer cells to die in all the cell lines tested. Studies are preliminary, but this is good news as this would be a safe and nontoxic treatment without side effects. Other studies show that ginger is also useful in inhibiting the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

2.  Green Tea. More and more people are drinking green tea, and findings have shown that those who do so are less likely to develop cancer. In 1994 The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published results showing that drinking green tea reduces the risks of esophageal cancer. How does it work? GTP, which are green tea polyphenols, most particularly EGCG, inhibit an enzyme needed for cancer cell growth and also kill cancer cells without damaging the healthy cells as traditional chemotherapy does. Green tea is very popular in China, and coincidentally the incidence of prostate cancer is considerably lower.

3.  Scutellaria barbata. This is an extract of the leaves of a mint-like Chinese herb, and according to some research, could be used in the fight against cancer. In China, the herb is widely used as an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic, but several studies have shown this herb to inhibit the growth of a number of cancers including those of the lung, breast, and digestive system.

T Bryan is an advocate for healthy alternatives and lifestyles. If you would like to learn more about herbs for cancer please click on www.ovcainformationandhelp.com

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» left by Raven
from Watkins, CO 3 years 328 days ago.
Thank You T Bryan for a great article. I have taken herbs for well over 15 years now and wouldn't have it any other way. I found this article very informative and plan to post it on my site. Keep up the good articles. Raven
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