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| Butterbur (Petasites officinalis) |
| Butterbur has neurosedative and spasmolytic properties and is useful for both gastrointestinal and respiratory spasmodic complaints. It is a good remedy for painful coughs, such as whooping cough. It is a tumor analgesic, therefore very useful for the pain caused by tumors. It has also shown anticancer properties. 59,60 |
| Celandine (Chelidonium majus) |
| An anticarcinogenic, celandine is indicated when there is an enlargement of the liver, constipation, indigestion, and a strong urinous odor. It is particularly well-suited for cancers of viral origin. Celandine has been shown to possess anticancer and antimicrobial activity. Animal experiments have shown its tumor-inhibition activity in cases of sarcoma 180 and Ehrlich carcinoma. Celandine is effective in conditions where liver and digestive function is impaired.61,62 |
| Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) |
| A fungus that grows on birch trees, chaga (as well as the birch tree bark itself) is rich in betulinic acid, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of human melanoma by inducing apoptosis. Betulinic acid is converted from betulin in birch bark. Animal studies have shown betulinic acid is more effective and less toxic than any other cytotoxic therapy presently being used to treat melanoma. It is believed to down-regulate the mutant p53 suppressor gene responsible for allowing proliferation of oncogenes.63 Using 1 ounce of chaga to 12 to 16 ounces of water, simmer for fifteen to thirty minutes. Then allow it to steep for one to four hours. Strain and drink 2 to 4 cups a day. Chaga makes a pleasant-tasting tea. |
| Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) |
| Also known as creosote bush, chaparral as been used by Native Americans to treat a variety of illnesses, including cancer. Chaparral contains an ingredient called nor-dihihydroguairetic (NDGA), a potent antitumor agent. NDGA inhibits aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis (the energy-producing ability) of cancer cells. The flavonoids present in chaparral have strong antiviral and antifungal properties. |
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