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| prostate, breast, and adrenal cancer by decreasing the hormone metabolites that may be promoting tumor activity. 68,69 |
| Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) |
| Dandelion is a rich source of nutrients, including chlorophyll and carotenoids. In addition to being a great food, it is also a great medicine. Dandelion is one of the best liver remedies because it enhances the flow of bile, and it is therefore used to treat a variety of liver ailments. In China, dandelion has been used to treat breast cancer. The leaf of the dandelion is an excellent diuretic, comparable to Lasix; yet, dandelion replenishes potassium and other minerals that are normally depleted by diuretics. |
| Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) |
| Dong quai, also known as tang kwei, is rich in two groups of constituents that have demonstrated immune-enhancing, antiallergenic, antibacterial, and anticancer activity. They are coumarins (such as othole, angelicin, osthenol, umbelliferone, archangelicine, bergapten, and ostruthol) and flavonoids (such as archangelenone and caffeic acid). The coumarins activate white blood cells, making them capable of destroying tumor cells. Angelica is widely known for its healing and tonic effects on female health. It is useful in menopause for relieving hot flashes. A smooth-muscle relaxer, it is also very helpful in relieving cramps and promoting menstruation. In Chinese medicine, it is used to regulate the menstrual cycle of those with deficient blood. The symptoms include pale face, tinnitus, blurred vision, heart palpitations, and pain from stagnant blood. Angelica also contains vitamin B 12 and is therefore useful in the treatment of anemia caused by chemotherapy.70 |
| Echinacea (Angustifolia and Purpurea) |
| Echinacea is perhaps the best-known herb for the enhancement of immune function. It promotes T-cell activation, interferon production, natural killer-cell activity, antibody binding, lymphatic function, and macrophage phagocytosis. Echinacea increases the reticulo-endothelial layer to boost production of alpha, beta, and gamma globulin, which increases antibodies. Echinacea |
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