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| increases cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in the cells. Forskolin has also been shown to inhibit a number of membrane and channel proteins. Forskolin is a smooth-muscle relaxer and inhibits the platelet-activating factor (PAF), which plays a major role in the inflammatory and allergic processes. |
| Besides forskolin's ability to lower blood pressure and inhibit asthma and other allergic conditions, it is of great value in psoriasis. The very property that allows it to control psoriasis also allows it to play a unique role in suppressing cancer growth. What do cancer and psoriasis have in common? Uncontrolled cell division in both conditions, as well as increased levels of another cell regulator, cyclic guanine monophosphate (cGMP), which over-fides and dominates cAMP. Forskolin can help normalize the balance between cAMP and cGMP, thus normalizing cell division. By way of inhibiting PAF, forskolin also inhibits inflammatory processes that allow cancer metastases to occur. It has also been shown to activate white blood cells, making it an immune activator. Other beneficial effects of forskolin include improved nutrient absorption, critical for people with cancer; increased thyroid function (low thyroid is a condition commonly found in women with breast and ovarian cancer); increased salivation; and strengthening of the heart muscle and increased blood flow, specifically cerebral blood flow. I usually use a fluid extract of forskolin in an individual's tonic or a tablet extract containing 18 percent forskolin. The dose would be 50 to 100 mg two to three times per day. 66 |
| Condurango (Marsdenia cundurango) |
| Used especially for gastric and breast cancer, indications for condurango are ulcers in the comer of the mouth or cramping pains in the stomach. It has repeatedly been found to be beneficial in cancer treatment, increasing the appetite, reducing pain, and restoring weight. Antitumor glycosides have been isolated from condurango.67 |
| Cotton Root (Gossypium) |
| Cotton root contains a number of constituents, including the polyphenol gossypol, which has been shown to possess antiviral, anticancer, and antibacterial activity. It also inhibits arachidonic acid and the proflammatory prostaglandins. New research on cotton root is showing possible applications for |
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