Five Herbs to Treat Cancer

There is great interest today on the use of Chinese herbs to treat cancer. This interest is due to several reasons. Two reasons are (1) high cost of conventional cancer treatment, and (2) side effects of synthetic drugs used in conventional cancer treatment.

It is important to realize that any cancer treatment should be discussed with the presiding physician. Some combinations of drugs and herbs can cause adverse reactions.

It is also important to note that the information provided here should not be considered as medical advice. Not replace the advice provided by your doctor. This is just information.

Dong Ling CaO: CaO Dong Ling did not appear in dictionaries plant early dynasties. This happened only in 1972. Dong Ling CaO is used to treat esophageal cancer, breast and liver, as well as swelling of the throat, insect bites, snake bites, and inflammation of tonsils.

Yi yi ren (also known as semen coicis): Yi Yi Ren is usually used to revive spleen and reduce pain and swelling caused by arthritis. It is also used to relieve diarrhea, to remove heat, and to facilitate the drainage of pus. Yi yi ren is used by Chinese herbalists to treat lung cancer or spleen.

Tu Fu Ling: In animal studies, there fu ling proven particularly effective in treating cancers of the urinary tract (bladder) and liver.

Zhi Ling: Ling Zhi is used to strengthen the immune system. Specifically, the Ling Zhi known to increase monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocyt cytokine, interleukin, tumor necrosis, and interferon.

Shen Ren: Ren Shen is a herb that is known to enhance the immune system, and it helps to mitigate the adverse effects caused by chemotherapy and radiation as well.