However as most people have no choice, they either opt not to have any treatment or decide to go through the suffering with the hope of gaining back some semblance of their previous lives.
Fighting Cancer
Herbal remedies offer an alternative. Some people recommend that these herbal remedies be used alongside the current ongoing treatments and some don’t.
The deciding factor would be the level of advancement the cancer stage is in. Also to be noted is the type of cancer the patient is suffering from, as different herbs work differently to address the various conditions caused by cancer.
Below are some tried and true herbs used to treat specific cancer conditions:
Breast cancer – broccoli and green tea
Colon cancer – broccoli
Esophageal cancer – green tea
General cancer – aloe vera and periwinkle
Liver cancer – green tea
Lung cancer – aloe vera and broccoli
Pancreatic cancer – green tea
Preventive cancer – broccoli, carrot, tarragon and tomato
Prostate cancer – aloe vera, fennel, and green tea
Rectal cancer – broccoli
Skin cancer – green tea
Stomach cancer – aloe vera, broccoli, garlic, and green tea
Testicular cancer – periwinkle
Cancer treatment – aloe vera, Echinacea, lantana and violet
Cancer sores – goldenseal, lavender
There are also some herbs that help to keep the body in better shape so it then is equipped with the necessary elements to fight off the cancer cell or arrest its progressive destructive state.
Herbs like:
Astragalus
Dong Quai
Echinacea
shiitake
and maitake mushrooms
All have these properties to help in the fight against cancer. However, relying on these herbs alone is not advisable.
Another herb that is popular in arresting the cancer cells from its destructive nature is the mistletoe. Mistletoe preparations are commonly used to stimulate the immune system and to kill cancer cells effectively. In some extreme cases it has been noted to shrink cancer causing tumors.
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