11 Herb That Can Fight Cancer

11 Herb That Can Fight Cancer
Cancer is a disease wherein a malignant growth of cells occurs that can be stated as a continuous division of cells. This appears as lumps, but if not detected at its early stages, it might lead to cancer in other parts of the body via the blood and lymphatic system, eventually leading to the death of the individual.

Certain home remedies exist that aim at preventing cancer
It is an undeniable fact that herbs have been eaten for their health-giving properties for thousands of years. History and experience tells us to eat Thyme, but not Deadly Nightshade.  Trained, expert
Medical Herbalists know exactly what herbs can, and cannot, do.

Here 11 Herb That Can Fight Cancer
1.   Broccoli
Broccoli has been found to be beneficial in treating certain kinds of colorectal cancers. These should be taken in the form of sprouts. Broccoli contains certain phytochemicals that have the ability to fight against cancer cells, but the exact compound has yet not been identified. These act as antioxidants and contain enzymes that aid in the detoxification of the body.

2.   BERBERIS FAMILY
Slow active purgative. Research has shown these herbs to have a strong action against cancer and they have been used with many cancers, especially Ovarian cancer. In Cancer Watch March 2015, the herb was shown in research to outperform brain cancer drug, Temozolomide in vitro.
 
3.   Ginseng
Ginseng helps in building resistance, and fights off infectious agents that seek to damage the body

4.   BLOODROOT (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Research shows consistent anti-neoplastic activity. It has been shown to be effective against cancer tumours, and can shrink them; it is one of the herbs in an anti-cancer poultice called Black Salve; and has proven useful with sarcomas.

5.   Myrrh
Myrrh is an herb with a wide range of properties including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities. It is a good home remedy for the treatment of all kinds of cancer.

6.   CURCUMIN (Turmeric)
This spice (Curcuma longa or Turmeric root) has been shown to have significant anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity. That alone seems enough for certain hospitals in America to consider using it in the treatment of polyps and colon cancer. However new research shows that it can both shrink cancer tumours and inhibit blood supply growth to tumours. It is a powerful antioxidant with liver protective benefits, and outperformed several anti-inflammatory drugs without side-effects in research.

7.   Green Tea
Prepare herbal green tea by boiling some in a glass of water until the volume is reduced by half. This has anti-inflammatory properties as well and is very effective against breast, prostate, liver, pancreatic and skin cancer.

8.   MILK THISTLE
Known for years to be helpful to the liver, this herb has now been shown to be capable of protecting the liver during chemotherapy. Research in America showed that leukaemia patients who took milk thistle had reduced liver toxicity and chemo side-effects. There is a little evidence that it has its own anti-cancer activity too.Soybeans: According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, soybeans contain phytoestrogens and several other entities that block cancerous cells from using estrogen. It also contains isoflavones that are needed for the prevention of cancer in its early stages. It can be taken either as sprouts or as cooked vegetables and demonstrates positive prevention against breast, prostate, colon and lung cancer.

9.   Soybeans
According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, soybeans contain phytoestrogens and several other entities that block cancerous cells from using estrogen. It also contains isoflavones that are needed for the prevention of cancer in its early stages. It can be taken either as sprouts or as cooked vegetables and demonstrates positive prevention against breast, prostate, colon and lung cancer.
 
10.   Juicing
It is an established fact that juices are rich sources of vitamins and nutrients. Freshly obtained juice from fruits like apples, bananas, mangoes, and cherries should be given to cancer patients on a regular basis. This aids in boosting the immune system of the individual, making them strong enough to fight the incoming pathogens.

11.   WHEATGRASS
One of the top private hospitals in South East Asia extols the benefits of freshly juiced wheatgrass. One shot gives you the chlorophyll of some 12 or more kilograms of broccoli. It acts as a blood purifier, and liver and kidney cleansing agent. In research, after two weeks of daily use, blood and tissue oxygen levels improve, as does circulation.